Rip Current in Eastern Atlantic, New Jersey

Rip Current August 7, 2006 – August 8, 2006 · Eastern Atlantic, New Jersey

Death

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An 18-year-old male drowned at 2 a.m. EDT on the 8th while playing in the ocean near Morris Avenue with his brother. The body was recovered later that day on the 8th. The rip currents were so strong on the 7th that lifeguards made at least six water rescues. The rip currents were caused by a strong southerly flow preceding a cold front that passed through during the night of the 7th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5529430. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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