Rip Current — Coastal Brunswick, North Carolina
2013-07-04 · Coastal Brunswick, North Carolina
1
Direct deaths
3
Injuries
Event narrative
A family of four was near the 100 block of Ocean Boulevard. The father got caught in a rip current and the other family members attempted to rescue him. All were taken to the hospital, where the father later passed away.
Wider weather episode
A persistent southeast wind and swell produced strong rip currents at Holden Beach.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 470612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.