This Is Why Suddenly Holes Are Appearing At Florida Beaches

If you haven't noticed, mysterious holes have been popping up at the beaches of the Sunshine State. We've found out the story behind them and the reason might not be what you think it is.

People have been digging these big holes on our beaches and then not filling them in. This has become the newest TikTok challenge. Some of these holes are as deep as five feet and four feet wide! There aren't any laws against digging holes at Florida beaches but not filling them in before you leave is where it becomes a problem. Humans or wildlife can fall into them and get injured. Take a look at the hole the Marco Island Police Department found:

Now that's a big hole!

So if you see one of these holes on our Florida beaches, now you know what it's all about. If you're the one who dug the hole, make sure you you fill it after you complete your TikTok challenge. Holly Smith, Mayor of Sanibel put it best: “Leave only footprints.”

[SOURCE News Channel 8/NBC 2]

The Sunshine State is home to some of the most amazing beaches in the country. Now we're scratching our heads at Travel + Leisure's newest list of the 25 Best Beaches in the United States. Only ONE Florida beach made the list!?! Some beaches on the list make sense but others have us second-guessing Travel + Leisure. The had several criteria which defined a "perfect beach." Those criteria were: "the sand, the waves (or lack thereof), the level of seclusion, the public transportation and accessible parking, the boardwalk, the activities, and even the amount of shaded trees."

Still only one Florida beach in the Top 25? Hmmm.

Here they are so you can decide if Travel + Leisure hit the mark.