Rip Current — Leelanau, Michigan

2012-08-30 · Leelanau, Michigan

Event narrative

Three individuals were caught in rip currents near Van's Beach in Leland. One was rescued via kayak; a second managed to escape and swim back to shore. Unfortunately, the third, a teenaged male from Lake Leelanau, went under and disappeared. His body was found by searchers the next day, in about six feet of water.

Wider weather episode

Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph producing significant wave action and strong currents along the Lake Michigan coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 410930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.