Rip Current — Coastal Collier County, Florida

2019-04-20 · Coastal Collier County, Florida

Event narrative

North Collier Fire Rescue rescued 1 adult and five children for a total of six people from rough surf and rip currents during the morning hours at Wiggins Pass State Park. The victims were transported by Collier County EMS to local hospitals and later released.

Wider weather episode

Strong and gusty northwesterly winds behind a cold front lead to numerous strong rip currents along the Gulf beaches of Collier County. Several people were rescued from rough surf and rip currents, receiving minor injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 822067. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.