Rip Current — Brevard, Florida

2021-06-26 · Brevard, Florida

Event narrative

A group of tourists from Indiana were visiting Cocoa Beach. A 45-year-old man attempted to aid a female member of his group who was struggling to swim after being caught in a rip current. Cocoa Beach Fire Department personnel deployed a jet ski, and the man and woman were brought to shore. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The female was treated, and she survived.

Wider weather episode

A 45-year-old man drowned and an associate was injured after being caught in a rip current in Cocoa Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 957404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.