Rip Current — Northeast, Puerto Rico

2021-03-03 · Northeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A 41 year old male tourist from South Carolina drowned in Wyndham Hotel Ro Mar in Ro Grande. According to the report, a 911 call was made to alert of a person that was dragged by currents while he was snorkeling. During the search and rescue, they found his body.

Wider weather episode

A male tourist from Connecticut drowned at the Poza de las Mujeres Beach in Manati. A 41 year old male tourist from South Carolina drowned in Wyndham Hotel Ro Mar in Ro Grande.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954752. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.