Rip Current — Bay, Florida
2008-05-24 · Bay, Florida
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two men drowned from rip currents off Panama City Beach. One of the victims died while trying to assist a distressed swimmer.
Wider weather episode
Two men drowned from rip currents during the Memorial holiday weekend. There were more than 150 calls for water rescues.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 98884. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.