Rip Current — Escambia, Florida

2003-05-09 · near Gulf Beach, Escambia, Florida

Event narrative

A 41 year old male from Louisiana was swimming by himself in the gulf near Perdido Key. The male got in trouble and someone was able to pull him out of the rough surf. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the next day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5358512. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.