Rip Current — Horry, South Carolina

2011-04-27 · Horry, South Carolina

Event narrative

A young man drowned as a result of rip current in Myrtle Beach. The fatality occurred at 24 Avenue North. Two other individuals were caught in the rip but were rescued.

Wider weather episode

A rip related fatality occurred at Myrtle Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 298057. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.