Rip Current — Santa Rosa, Florida

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

Wider weather episode

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_id 5560007. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.