Rip Current — St. Johns, Florida

2007-04-03 · St. Johns, Florida

Event narrative

A 15 year old Gainesville, Florida youth died at Flagler Hospital after being pulled out of a rip current on Tuesday, April 3rd. He was swept out around 3 p.m. and was recovered at 4 p.m. approximately 200 yards north of where he disappeared. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

Wider weather episode

A 15 year old boy died after being caught in a rip current.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 37482. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.