Rip Current in Humboldt County, California

Rip Current March 25, 2000 · Humboldt County, California

Deaths

The wider storm

A school group from Calgary, Alberta was visiting Black Sands Beach near Shelter Cove. A rogue wave swept the female victim out to sea. Four other members of the group attempted a rescue but were overcome by waves and currents. Two were later rescued by a fishing vessel and the Coast Guard. Two teenage boys were not found.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5137969. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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