Rip Current — Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
2018-10-14 · Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
An 11 year-old boy got caught in a rip current and drown near 17th Street at the Seawall. His 16 year-old boy went to attempt a rescue but also drown.
Wider weather episode
Two brothers drowned off of Galveston Island due to being caught up within a strong Gulf of Mexico rip current.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 786913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.