High Surf — Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
2010-09-03 to 2010-09-04 · Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A charter boat captain died from injuries suffered when he fell off his boat as he approached Jupiter Inlet in rough seas. Northeast swells of 2 to 3 feet were observed throughout the day, although seas were likely a bit higher near Jupiter Inlet where the accident took place.
The boat captain was pulled from the water unconscious by lifeguards, and died 3 days later.
Wider weather episode
Swells from Hurricane Earl off the mid-Atlantic coast affected the Palm Beach County waters, causing rough conditions at local inlets.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 260617. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.