Today [Sunday, June 9, 2103] at approximately 5: 45 pm, the South Walton Fire District responded to two unconscious victims in the Gulf of Mexico behind the area of S. Spooky Lane in South Walton.
An unidentified male had entered the gulf and was apparently caught in a rip current and taken under water. A second unidentified male entered the gulf in an attempt to rescue the first male. At this time, the second male was also overcome by the rip current and taken under.
SWFD Lifeguards responded from the closest towers located 1\2 mile from the victims. Within minutes, 3 SWFD guards entered the water and retrieved both male victims.
Once on shore SWFD Paramedics were able to sustain a pulse in one victim and quickly transport him to the hospital where his condition is unknown at this time. The other victim was pronounced dead. His identify is unknown at this time.
At the time both victims entered the water, red flags were flying and weather conditions were rain with lightning in the area. This was an unguarded beach area.
SWFD continues to urge all beach goers to obey the flag warning system at all times.
For more information contact Sammy Sanchez, Fire Marshal/ PIO at ssanchez@swfd.org
An unidentified male had entered the gulf and was apparently caught in a rip current and taken under water. A second unidentified male entered the gulf in an attempt to rescue the first male. At this time, the second male was also overcome by the rip current and taken under.
SWFD Lifeguards responded from the closest towers located 1\2 mile from the victims. Within minutes, 3 SWFD guards entered the water and retrieved both male victims.
Once on shore SWFD Paramedics were able to sustain a pulse in one victim and quickly transport him to the hospital where his condition is unknown at this time. The other victim was pronounced dead. His identify is unknown at this time.
At the time both victims entered the water, red flags were flying and weather conditions were rain with lightning in the area. This was an unguarded beach area.
SWFD continues to urge all beach goers to obey the flag warning system at all times.
For more information contact Sammy Sanchez, Fire Marshal/ PIO at ssanchez@swfd.org