Rip Current — Accomack, Virginia

2025-07-24 · Accomack, Virginia

Event narrative

Two swimmers were caught in a rip current while swimming near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach parking lot at Assateague Island National Seashore on July 24. One was rescued while the other, an 18 year old male, was pulled from the water unconscious and unresponsive and was later pronounced dead upon arrival at a hospital after CPR was performed. The incident occurred 150 yards south of the lifeguarded zone of the seashore, however, lifeguards responded quickly and assisted with the search.

Wider weather episode

Two swimmers were caught in a rip current while swimming near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach Parking Lot at Assateague Island National Seashore on July 24. One was rescued while the other was pulled from the water unconscious and unresponsive and was later pronounced dead upon arrival at a hospital.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280924. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.