Rip Current — Culebra, Puerto Rico
2023-11-20 · Culebra, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A 42-year old male drowned after being swept away by rip currents at Playa Flamenco in Culebra. Another person was rescued when was also swept away by these rip currents.
Wider weather episode
The local winds and a fading northeasterly swell where creating breaking waves above 6 feet along the coastal areas of Puerto Rico and Culebra. A High Rip Current Statement was in effect for these beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1149087. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.