Rip Current — Collier, Florida

1996-05-22 · near Naples Muni Arpt, Collier, Florida

Wider weather episode

A 17-year-old female was drowned in a rip current at Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area. A 32-year-old female companion nearly drowned and was hospitalized in critical condition.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5562000. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.