Rip Current · Puerto Rico

Two rescue divers were injured at La Poza de las Mujeres after being struck by a large wave, thrown against rocks, and swept away by strong rip currents during a recovery operation. The divers suffered various fractures and trauma. The incident occurred amid adverse marine conditions and strong surf, hampering recovery efforts for a 24-year-old male who was swept away by currents on Thursday. The injured divers were rescued from the water by a police helicopter (FURA) and transported to a medical center in stable condition.

High surf conditions led to an incident on April 2, 2026, at Poza Las Mujeres Beach in Manati, Puerto Rico. Two individuals from Bayamon, PR, a 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, were walking along a rock formation near the natural pools when a wave swept the man into the ocean. While Emergency Management personnel successfully rescued the woman, the search for her companion continued for two days. Authorities recovered the man's body in a nearby area two days after the incident. However, two rescue divers were injured attempting to retrieve the body after being struck by a large wave, thrown against rocks, and swept away by strong rip currents. The divers suffered various fractures and trauma and had to be rescued by helicopter.