Sneakerwave — Northern Monterey Bay, California
2021-05-16 · Northern Monterey Bay, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man died after being swept out into the ocean on the 16th along with two children. They were in front of the River Mouth at Santa Cruz Beach when they were swept out to sea. The children were rescued, but the man did not survive https://www.ksbw.com/article/2-children-rescued-1-man-dies-at-santa-cruz-main-beach/36453521.
Wider weather episode
A man died after being swept out into the ocean on the 16th along with two children. They were in front of the River Mouth at Santa Cruz Beach when they were swept out to sea. The children were rescued, but the man did not survive.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 955569. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.