Rip Current — New Hanover, North Carolina
2009-06-27 · New Hanover, North Carolina
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A man got caught in a rip current at Carolina Beach. He was rescued by lifeguards, but never recovered from his injuries, and he died on July 8th.
Wider weather episode
A man was caught in a strong rip current at Carolina Beach.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 178413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.