Rip Current — Brevard, Florida

2021-05-16 · Brevard, Florida

Event narrative

A 58-year old man from Kissimmee, Florida drowned along the Canaveral National Seashore, at Playalinda Beach. The man noticed his 11-year old grandson struggling to swim and he entered the water to assist. On their way back to shore, the man was swept under the water and disappeared for a few minutes. He then resurfaced, but was unresponsive. CPR was performed but the man died. The drowning was likely a result of a strong rip current, combined with rough surf. The grandson was injured, but survived.

Wider weather episode

A man attempted to rescue his grandson who began to struggle in the surf. The grandson survived, but the man succumbed to drowning due to a strong rip current and rough surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 957328. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.