Rip Current — Walton, Florida

2002-09-15 · near Seagrove Beach, Walton, Florida

Event narrative

An elderly man drowned while attempting to rescue a young boy from a severe rip current caused by Tropical Storm Hanna. Reported by the Walton County EMA.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5319838. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.