A 17 year old male drowned in a rip current at Litchfield Beach.
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A 17 year old male drowned in a rip current at Litchfield Beach.
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1 rip current. Local standard time, as filed.
Two teens were caught in a strong rip current at Litchfield Beach the evening of July 12th. One teen made it back to shore. The other teen, a 17 year old male, drowned.
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| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Current, Coastal Georgetown | 2024-07-12 | 17 | Male | In Water | Direct |
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