In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Horry County officials acknowledged "the tragic death of a local beachgoer," who was sitting on the beach when an "umbrella became airborne and struck" her.

If you're packing other equipment like towels, umbrellas, and coolers ... chamber that you can lie on or sit numerous people. Most beach chairs are designed to fit one person, so you’ll often ...

It’s an eight-foot umbrella that provides ample shade and shelter for one to two people who prefer to lounge directly on the sand rather than in a beach chair. It doesn't just work at the beach ...