Rip Current — Coastal Bay, Florida

2021-09-18 · Coastal Bay, Florida

Event narrative

The Bay County Sheriff's Office responded to 19947 Front Beach Road at approximately 6:30 pm CDT in reference to two missing swimmers. A 28 year old male and a 9 year old male were found deceased in the surf. Single red flags were flying and a rip current statement was in effect.

Wider weather episode

The Bay County Sheriffs Office responded to 19947 Front Beach Road at approximately 6:30 pm CT in reference to two missing swimmers. A 28 year old male and a 9 year old male were found deceased in the surf. Single red flags were flying and a rip current statement was in effect.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 974473. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.