High Surf — North Central, Puerto Rico
2002-03-22 · near Vega Baja, North Central, Puerto Rico
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Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
Three people were on the reef away from the shore when large breaking waves swept them away. A 16 year old man drowned while the others were rescued.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5285722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.