Rip Current — Brazoria Islands, Texas
2021-05-02 · Brazoria Islands, Texas
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
USAF airman drowned at Surfside Beach when pulled out by a rip current. He died while rescuing two younger siblings who were in distress in the heavy surf.
Wider weather episode
A USAF airman drowned at Surfside Beach when pulled out by a rip current.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 956695. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.