Rip Current — Bay, Florida

2008-08-04 · Bay, Florida

Event narrative

An Alabama man and histwo children becmae distressed in the surf, and the children's grandfather went into the water to assist them. The grandfather got caught up in the strong current. Beach Surf and Rescue personnel and nearby beach vendors were able to rescue all four victims. However, paramedics were unable to revive the father, and the grandfather was taken to a local hospital and later released.

Wider weather episode

Three men drowned from rip currents at Panama City Beach on August 3 and 4.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 127679. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.