Rip Current in Escambia Coastal, Florida

Rip Current March 27, 2021 · Escambia Coastal, Florida

Death

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 71 year old male from Minnesota had been swimming near Fort Pickens when he was pulled away by a strong rip current and subsequently drowned as a result.

The wider storm

Strong southerly flow over several days led to the development heavy surf and rip currents at area beaches. Two rip current fatalities occurred in Escambia County FL. On March 27th, a 71 year old from Minnesota died. On March 28th, a 62 year old male from Pensacola, FL died.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 949499. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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