Rip Current — Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
2010-02-13 · Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two men entered the water at Carmel Beach and one man was swept out to sea by a rip current. The 34-year-old man's body was never found and he was presumed drowned. High surf was occurring at the time under a sunny sky.
Wider weather episode
A strong Pacific storm brought large waves to the California coast.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 216577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.