Rip Current — Guam, Guam

2025-01-04 to 2025-01-06 · Guam, Guam

Event narrative

Guam Fire Department rescue units responded to a report of a missing spear fisherman at the right side (north side) of Adelup. GFD rescuers conducted a surface water search along the reef line and located the missing spear fisherman. The 32-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive and CPR was conducted as he has brought to the Hagta marina via GFD rescue boat. CPR was terminated by GFD paramedics based on medial control methods.

Wider weather episode

Adelup Point is located on the western side of Guam with its reef exposed to the north and west swells. Within the reef, especially on the north side of Adelup, water levels become shallow during low tide and give for easier access to the reefs and cuts in the reef.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1231209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.