Rip Current — Beaufort, South Carolina

2013-07-14 · Beaufort, South Carolina

Event narrative

Four people were caught in the rip current at Fripp Island, and a 14 year old girl became separated from the others and swam back to shore and called for help. A 16 year male was found drowned later on July 14; a 38 year old male was later found drowned on July 15; the third body of a 17 year old male was found July 17.

Wider weather episode

Frequent gusts of 25 knots with 4 to 6 foot seas produced Rip Currents at Fripp Island. 3 people died due to drowning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 471304. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.