Rip Current — Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina
2023-06-21 · Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 70 year old male drowned in a rip current near Shell Rd on Pawleys Island Wednesday afternoon, attempting to rescue his grandson caught in the rip.
Wider weather episode
Strong rip currents across the area led to a drowning in northeast SC.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1094978. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.