High Surf — Redwood Coast, California

1996-03-12 · Redwood Coast, California

Wider weather episode

Crab boat Ocean Gypsy was found by US Coast Guard helicopter in the surf of Mad River Beach. The two fishermen on board were missing and presumed lost (one body was eventually found). The exact time of the incident cannot be determined but occured between 0700 PST and 1430 PST. Incident probably weather related due to strong winds and rough surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5537682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.