Rip Current — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
2023-03-24 · Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office reported the body of a 74-year-old male was pulled out of the surf near the intersection of 5th Ave (US-192) & A1A in Indialantic. Attempts to resuscitate the out-of-state visitor from Pottstown, PA were unsuccessful.
Wider weather episode
A strong rip current resulted in the drowning of a 74-year-old male in Indialantic.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1080876. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.