Rip Current in Santa Rosa County, Florida

Rip Current July 7, 1996 · Santa Rosa County, Florida

Death

The wider storm

A 35 year old male was scuba diving in the gulf just offshore of Navarre Beach. A strong rip current ripped his mask off and he was overcome by the water. He was brought to shore and taken to a local hospital but died later that day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5560007. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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