Rip Current — Coastal Horry, South Carolina
2018-08-24 · Coastal Horry, South Carolina
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
At Myrtle Beach near 9th St, a man drowned attempting to rescue his daughter who was caught in a rip current.
Wider weather episode
Strong rip currents led to a fatality in Myrtle Beach.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 779874. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.