Rip Current — Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
2012-05-13 · Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 53-year old male was plucked from the ocean along an unguarded stretch of shore north of Lake Worth Beach and taken to the JFK Medical Center where he later died around noon. The man was reported to have a weak heart and lifeguards reported rip currents and choppy surf.
Wider weather episode
A strong east wind produced dangerous rip currents at the beaches along the Atlantic Coast.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 384797. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.