Rip Current — St. Johns, Florida

2006-07-06 · St. Johns, Florida

Wider weather episode

A 27 year old male was caught in a rip current and drowned at Matanzas Beach. An 8 year old boy was caught in the rip current with the man, but lifeguards were able to save the boy.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5517131. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.