Rip Current — Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
2021-06-26 · Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 16 year old male drowned near Gilchrist Beach after being caught in a rip current. A 32 year old male drowned after entering the water and attempting a rescue.
Wider weather episode
There were two rip current fatalities on the Bolivar Peninsula.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 956680. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.