Rip Current — Coastal Volusia County, Florida

2023-06-02 · Coastal Volusia County, Florida

Event narrative

Three visitors were caught in a rip current in an unguarded portion of the beach in the 1600 block of north Daytona Beach. Two made it to shore, but the third, a man in his 40s, was recused unresponsive and could not be revived. All three were transported to the hospital.

Wider weather episode

A rip current led to one fatality in north Daytona Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1092359. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.