Rip Current — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida

2022-12-03 · Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida

Event narrative

Local broadcast media relayed reports that a 17-year-old female from New York drowned after being caught in a rip current at Cocoa Beach. The incident occurred around 1300 EST approximately two blocks south of the Minutemen Causeway. A beachgoer witnessed two females appeared to be in distress and called for help. Brevard County lifeguards were able to assist one female to shore, but her friend was carried further out. The Coast Guard assisted with the search. A couple found the girl's body on the shore approximately six blocks south of the Causeway at approximately 0100 EST Sunday, December 4th.

Wider weather episode

A 17-year-old girl from New York was caught in a rip current and drowned in Cocoa Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1059045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.