Rip Current — Coastal Miami-dade County, Florida
2016-03-23 · Coastal Miami-dade County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Several teenagers jumped from a seawall into the Atlantic Ocean near Haulover Cut in the area of 10500 Collins Avenue around 11:30 AM EDT. The teenagers reported a strong current which quickly carried away an 18 year male, who was reported missing to local Fire-Rescue. His body was later recovered around 5:45 PM EDT.
Wider weather episode
Gusty east winds lead to rough seas and a high risk of rip currents. One person drowned after jumping into the Atlantic near a pier.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 626163. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.