Rip Current — Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
2014-04-02 · Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A young man (Jacobo Dorcely) drowned while swimming at Hammock Park near Boynton Inlet. The man's age was not indicated in media reports, but is estimated to be around 18 years of age. His body was recovered about 50 feet from shore. Occurred at an unguarded beach.
Wider weather episode
Moderate east to southeast winds led to rip current formation along the southeast Florida coast.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 516081. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.