High Surf — Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California
2011-02-03 · Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 51 year-old woman walking with her husband at Portuguese Beach in Bodega Bay attempted to rescue their dog from the surf. During the rescue attempt the woman was caught in the surf herself and swept into the water. The waves were reported to be up to ten feet. Both the woman and her dog drowned.
Wider weather episode
A slight increase in swell caused higher than normal waves at the coast.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 286495. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.