Rip Current — Coastal Bay, Florida

2021-06-22 · Coastal Bay, Florida

Event narrative

Multiple swimmers were in the water on a double red flag day behind Long Beach Resort in Panama City Beach. Four swimmers in particular were in distress, and lifeguards went out to rescue them. CPR was administered on the beach and subsequently a 37 year old woman was unable to be revived. Three others were transferred to a local hospital. A 16 year old was listed in critical condition.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 955782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.