Rip Current — Brevard, Florida

2014-04-19 · Brevard, Florida

Event narrative

A 51 year old male from Tennessee died of drowning after being caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach. Ocean rescue personnel observed dangerous rip currents at the time of the drowning.

Wider weather episode

A local man was pulled from the surf and died after being caught in a rip current.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 541842. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.