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High Surf — Mayaguez And Vicinity, Puerto Rico

October 20, 2025 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Mayaguez And Vicinity

Event narrative (NOAA)

A 72-year-old male surfer was found unresponsive in the water near Playa Tres Palmas in Rinc��n. The individual was struck by his surfboard, lost consciousness, and subsequently drowned in the presence of high surf and strong currents. Bystanders and authorities recovered the victim, who was later pronounced deceased.

Other notable high surf events in Puerto Rico

North Central · February 9, 20262 killedSan Juan And Vicinity · October 26, 20042 killedFajardo Rio Grande · April 21, 19971 killedNortheast · July 4, 20011 killedNorth Central · November 9, 20021 killedNortheast · March 10, 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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