Rip Current — Coastal Horry, South Carolina

2023-06-20 · Coastal Horry, South Carolina

Event narrative

Horry County Beach Patrol reported 8 people were rescued from a single rip current near 11 Ave S and 12 Ave S in Myrtle Beach, SC. 18 year old male was transported via EMS after attempting to rescue his girlfriend's sister caught in the rip current. He passed away in the hospital two weeks later on July 3rd.

Wider weather episode

A strong rip current developed in Myrtle Beach, SC with a southeast swell that led to multiple rescues and one fatality.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1099748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.