High Surf — Eastern Dare, North Carolina

2018-07-13 · Eastern Dare, North Carolina

Event narrative

A woman was rescued with five others from dangerous ocean conditions. She died two days later on 7/15. Cause is not believed to be rip current related after speaking with Duck lifeguard captain. The victim was hit by a wave in the trough between the outer sand bar and immediate shore, and then lifeguards are unsure what happened.

Wider weather episode

A woman passed away due to being struck by a wave.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 775579. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.