Out-of-State Visitors Dead because of Rip Current Off Central Florida Coast

Connecticut man, Ohio woman drown at popular Florida beach

Two people died Tuesday afternoon after a drowning incident at a popular stretch of Cocoa Beach, prompting an emergency response from local fire crews.

Connecticut man drowns in rip current at Florida beach

A 42-year-old Connecticut man and at least one other person died in a rip current Tuesday at Cocoa Beach in Florida, according to local fire officials.

2 drown while trying to rescue child at Cocoa Beach, officials say

Two people drowned after entering the water to rescue a child caught in a rip current at Cocoa Beach, officials said. Authorities said a 34-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were pulled under while attempting the rescue, and both were later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Out-of-state visitors dead because of rip current off Central Florida coast

Two visitors to Central Florida were killed due to a rip current off Cocoa Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the fire department.

2 dead in rip current at Cocoa Beach, officials say

The City of Cocoa Beach has confirmed two people have drowned in a water rescue, and believes a rip current is to blame.

Brevard officials confirm 2 adults dead in rip currents at Cocoa Beach

Brevard County Ocean Rescue officials say a woman died trying to save her stepson from a rip current at Cocoa Beach. A bystander also died trying to help.