Rip Current — Volusia, Florida

2019-05-08 · Volusia, Florida

Event narrative

At approximately 0930 LST, a good Samaritan and life guard pulled an unconscious 69-year-old man from the water after he was pulled seaward by a rip current. The life guard administered CPR on the man in order to revive him, but attempts were unsuccessful. The man died due to drowning.

Wider weather episode

A 69-year-old man was pulled seaward by a rip current and was unconscious when a good Samaritan and life guard pulled him from the water. Life safety measures were administered, but the man died from drowning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 813210. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.