Rip Current — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
2023-02-19 · Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
News media reported the drowning of a 48-year-old male from New York after his body was pulled from the surf at Ocean Ave. in Melbourne Beach. Reports indicate the man was attempting to help his son who was also caught in a rip current at the time.
Wider weather episode
Strong rip currents resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Brevard County, including a 48-year-old male in Melbourne Beach, and a 24-year-old male in Indialantic.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1072794. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.