Rip Current — Santa Rosa, Florida

1996-07-06 · near Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa, Florida

Wider weather episode

A 27 year old male was swimming near Navarre Beach when he was pulled under the water by a strong rip current. He drowned in the rough surf before he could be rescued.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5560006. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.