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Rip Current — Carteret, North Carolina
July 25, 2018 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Carteret
Event narrative (NOAA)
A man was pulled from the ocean in the 9000 block of Emerald Isle. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. There were several other water rescues around 2PM. Approximately 10 people were pulled out of the water. Lifeguards said there was a bad rip current and strong undertow that led to the rescues. A high rip current risk was in effect and red flags were flying.
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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.