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Rip Current — San Juan And Vicinity, Puerto Rico

March 10, 2024 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
2
Direct injuries
2
Property damage
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Area
San Juan And Vicinity

Event narrative (NOAA)

Two males were swept away by rip currents near Ventana del Mar, behind La Concha Hotel in Condado. According to initial reports, a local resident tried to rescue a tourist who had been pulled away by the currents. They both drowned. The first victim was identified as a 20-year-old male from Washington visiting the island for Spring Break. The second victim was a staff sergeant in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, his body was recovered three miles from the beach two days later on March 12.

Other notable rip current events in Puerto Rico

Northeast · April 12, 20013 killedNorth Central · May 10, 20263 killedSan Juan And Vicinity · November 8, 20202 killedGuayama · December 31, 19982 killedArecibo · March 11, 19992 killedNortheast · September 18, 20202 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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