Rip Current — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida

2023-07-02 · Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida

Event narrative

A 66 year old man from Orlando was pulled from the surf unresponsive near Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injury.

Wider weather episode

A 66 year-old man drowned in a rip current in Cocoa Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1100692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.