Rip Current — Coastal Cameron, Texas

2016-10-08 · Coastal Cameron, Texas

Event narrative

A 22 year old male swimming in the Gulf of Mexico on South Padre Island, near the 300 block of Padre Boulevard drowned in a rip current. His body was recovered on October 11 farther down the beach.

Wider weather episode

Individual was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico on South Padre Island, during a day with a moderate risk of rip currents and rough surf. A 22 year old male went missing while swimming near the Bridgeport Condominiums near the 300 block of Padre Boulevard. His body was recovered on October 11.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 663094. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.