Rip Current — Brevard, Florida

2018-09-10 · Brevard, Florida

Event narrative

A 10 year old boy and 24 year old male from Orlando were playing in rough surf at Playalinda Beach in Brevard County. A strong rip current, enhanced by swell from distant Hurricane Florence pulled the two individuals seaward and the 24 year old disappeared under the surf. The boy's father and the girlfriend of the young man rushed into the water, where they found the man unresponsive. A surfer and paddleboarder helped bring everyone to shore. The man died from drowning.

Wider weather episode

Strong rip currents and rough surf associated with distant Hurricane Florence affected the east-central Florida beaches for several days. A boy and older male were playing in the surf when they were pulled seaward by a strong rip current and the older male drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 773826. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.