High Surf — Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
2025-10-20 · Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 72-year-old male surfer was found unresponsive in the water near Playa Tres Palmas in Rincn. The individual was struck by his surfboard, lost consciousness, and subsequently drowned in the presence of high surf and strong currents. Bystanders and authorities recovered the victim, who was later pronounced deceased.
Wider weather episode
A long-period northerly swell produced hazardous breaking waves along the north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297149. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.