Rip Current — Carteret, North Carolina

2018-07-25 · Carteret, North Carolina

Event narrative

A man was pulled from the ocean in the 9000 block of Emerald Isle. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. There were several other water rescues around 2PM. Approximately 10 people were pulled out of the water. Lifeguards said there was a bad rip current and strong undertow that led to the rescues. A high rip current risk was in effect and red flags were flying.

Wider weather episode

A man drowned due to a rip current.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 775581. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.