Rip Current — Carteret, North Carolina

2007-05-05 · Carteret, North Carolina

Event narrative

A 35 year old male was pulled out to sea in a rip current and drowned near Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach. The man entered the water to try and save two children who were in distress.

Wider weather episode

A 35 year old male was pulled out to sea in a rip current and drowned on May 5th 2007.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 23136. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.