Rip Current — Volusia, Florida

2017-04-15 · Volusia, Florida

Event narrative

An 8-year-old boy was caught in a strong rip current and pulled seaward at New Smyrna Beach. His 11-year-old sister attempted to rescue him and was also caught in the rip current. A bystander rescue the girl and returned her to shore, where she was transported to a hospital to treat her injuries. The body of the boy was recovered about a mile away on April 20. The fatality was a result of drowning.

Wider weather episode

Choppy surf and strong rip currents affected two children, resulting in one injury and a fatality.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 693378. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.