Rip Current — Northeast, Puerto Rico

2021-03-28 · Northeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A male drowned at La Pared beach in Luquillo. According to the report, a call to the 911 emergency system was made to alert about a person who was dragged by the currents. When the officials arrived, they found the drowned body at the scene.

Wider weather episode

A 65-year-old male was swimming with his son in Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla when he was swept by a rip current. A male drowned at La Pared beach in Luquillo.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954756. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.