Rip Current — Santa Rosa, Florida

2001-04-13 · near Navarre, Santa Rosa, Florida

Event narrative

A 45 year old male drowned while swimming in rough water with his family near Navarre Beach. The family was vacationing at the beach and were from Maryland. The family got caught in a strong rip current and lifeguards were able to save the man's wife and son. By the time they got back to him he had drowned. Red flags were flying along the beaches warning people of dangerous surf. The family was swimming at an area that was near, but not patrolled by life guards.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5240503. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.