Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina
2017-10-07 to 2017-10-08 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Strong rip currents caused 20 rip related rescues, with one fatality. The fatality occurred about a quarter mile north of the Crystal Pier around 5 pm. The 52 year woman was pulled from the water by bystanders and family members and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wider weather episode
Strong onshore wind and swell produced strong rip currents.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 724207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.