Rip Current — San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
2016-11-12 · San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 14 year old boy drowned in a Rip current at Ocean Park beach in San Juan.
Wider weather episode
Hazardous marine conditions due to northerly swells affecting the north coast of Puerto Rico. Dangerous Rip current were observed along the north facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 665627. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.