Sneakerwave — Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California
2014-10-12 · Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California
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Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
Two men were fishing on rocks in the Marin Headlands. A sneaker wave swept them off the rocks south of Rodeo Beach and into the Ocean. The Coast Guard, National Park Service, and Southern Marin figherfighters responded. They found one individual clinging to rocks and rescued him and he was treated for hypothermia. One victim was found by a Coast Guard boat in the water, deceased.
Wider weather episode
High surf and dangerous beach conditions were present during the weekend of October 11-12. Several rescues took place at area beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 543237. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.