Rip Current — Coastal Okaloosa, Florida

2009-04-11 · Coastal Okaloosa, Florida

Event narrative

Airman First Class Josh Roussell of the 46th Test Wing on Eglin Air Force Base died shortly after 6 PM CDT after he was pulled out in a rip current while playing football in waist-deep water with his brother-in-law.

Wider weather episode

Strong rip currents along the Florida Panhandle beaches cause drowning deaths along Okaloosa County beaches in the Destin area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 200127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.