Rip Current — Pinellas, Florida

2019-06-08 · Pinellas, Florida

Event narrative

A 71 year old man drowned at Madeira Beach when he was pulled away from the coast by a rip current while trying to rescue his 12 year old grandson from high surf. The man was unconscious when he was pulled back to the coast. Other beach goers attempted CPR, but were unable to revive him. The grandson was not injured.

Wider weather episode

A microburst caused wind damage to a pole barn, trees, and vehicles in Hardee County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 825810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.