Rip Current — Baldwin, Alabama

2005-09-25 · near Gulf Shrs, Baldwin, Alabama

Event narrative

A male in his early twenties drowned in rough surf near Gulf Shores. Red Flags were flying warning people to stay out of the water. The man was swimming with three other males. They may have been in the country illegally as the other males left. The identity of the drowning victim is still unknown and his age is estimated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5475422. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.