Rip Current — Escambia, Florida

2000-04-03 · near Pensacola Beach, Escambia, Florida

Event narrative

A second year resident at USA Medical Center drowned while swimming in rough water off of Pensacola Beach. Friends tried to save the man, but were unable to reach him. Another person had to be rescued from the rough surf. He was taken to the hospital and later released.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5140836. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.