Sneakerwave — Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California
2014-01-20 · Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man was fishing in Point Reyes National Seashore near the lighthouse. A wave knocked over his ice cooler and carried it into the ocean. He went into the water to attempt to retrieve the cooler and was overcome by large waves.
Wider weather episode
Hazardous conditions occurred along beaches of the Bay Area on January 20th due to an incoming long period swell. One man was killed when he drowned near Pt. Reyes.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 498435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.