Sneakerwave — Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
2019-11-16 · Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Three people got knocked over into the water at Garappata Beach while taking selfies. Two were able to get back to shore while the third did not https://www.montereyherald.com/2019/11/18/wave-sweeps-woman-into-ocean-at-garrapata-beach/.
Wider weather episode
A woman fell into the water at Garrapata Beach while taking selfies and was swept out to sea.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 860446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.