Rip Current — Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

2011-07-12 · Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

Event narrative

A 42 year old man drowned after encountering a rip current at Anthony's beach in Dartmouth.

Wider weather episode

Rough seas developed on the southern coastal waters resulting in a forecast of a moderate risk of rip currents. One man was caught in a rip current at Anthony's Beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and drowned. Other beaches in the area reported numerous rescues and moderate rip currents on this day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 332410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.