Rip Current — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
2022-12-06 · Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
The body of a 56-year-old homeless woman was discovered by surfers in the water near the north end of Paradise Beach in Melbourne. A report from the medical examiners office that was released several months later confirmed the woman had drowned in the surf. The time of the report when the body was discovered is approximate.
Wider weather episode
A 56-year-old homeless woman was discovered dead in the surf at Paradise Beach in Melbourne.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075999. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.