High Surf — Indian River, Florida
2016-04-03 · Indian River, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A pontoon boat capsized west of Sebastian Inlet near the Indian River Lagoon. North winds and an outgoing tide combined to create rough seas. When the boat capsized, a 70-year old man apparently become entangled in boat material and drowned. Three other occupants of the boat were rescued by nearby boaters.
Wider weather episode
A pontoon boat capsized west of Sebastian Inlet due to rough seas. One of the boaters drowned and three others survived.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 626144. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.