Rip Current — Coastal Rockingham, New Hampshire

2018-08-19 · Coastal Rockingham, New Hampshire

Event narrative

A man and woman from Massachusetts died and 6 others had to be rescued when a strong rip current developed along the beach in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Both victims were administered CPR at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital. The 49-year-old man was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. His 47-year-old wife died the following day.

Wider weather episode

Two people died and 6 others had to be rescued when a strong rip current developed along the beach in Seabrook. A 49-year-old man was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after the incident. His 47-year-old wife, who was also taken to the hospital, died the following day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 778759. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.