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High Surf — Fajardo Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

April 21, 1997 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Fajardo Rio Grande

Event narrative (NOAA)

A person was dragged by the undercurrent in the Colorada sector of the Seven Seas beach in Fajardo and was reported missing. Three other tourists who were snorkeling were rescued by authorities after they were carried away by the strong currents.

Other notable high surf events in Puerto Rico

North Central · February 9, 20262 killedSan Juan And Vicinity · October 26, 20042 killedNortheast · March 10, 20011 killedNorth Central · November 9, 20021 killedNorth Central · March 22, 20021 killedNortheast · July 4, 20011 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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