Rip Current — Coastal Horry, South Carolina
2011-07-07 · Coastal Horry, South Carolina
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two men, 41 year old Jeffrey Dinkins, and 42 year old Johnny Ward, died in a rip current while attempting to rescue a six year girl. Two other people were involved and were rescued by an Horry County officer.
Wider weather episode
Two men drowned in a rip current while attempting to save a six year old child.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 338241. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.