Rip Current — Coastal Matagora, Texas
2019-05-26 · Coastal Matagora, Texas
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Sixteen year old male died while swimming off Matagorda Beach. He had rescued one friend, was trying to help another.
Wider weather episode
Rip currents led to two fatalities along beaches in Matagorda and Brazoria Counties.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 893049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.