Illustrative imageBody of teen swept away by rip currents recovered at Isla Verde
Authorities recovered the body of a 17-year-old swept away by rip currents at Playa Callejón the previous afternoon.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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Illustrative imagePuerto Rico leads the U.S. in rip current deaths in 2026
Preliminary National Weather Service data count 18 rip current deaths on the island so far this year, more than all of 2025.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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Illustrative imageFURA rescues three crew members after boat sinks off Arecibo
Agents of the FURA Maritime Unit rescued three young crew members, unharmed, after their boat sank near Peñón de Mera.
Source: Primera Hora
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Illustrative imageMan, 75, drowns after currents sweep two people out in Arecibo
A 75-year-old man drowned after currents pulled him and another person out at a beach off PR-168.
Source: Telemundo Puerto Rico
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Illustrative imageWoman, 72, swept from rocks by a wave at Playa La Esperanza
A strong wave pulled a mother and daughter off the rocks; the mother drowned and the daughter suffered minor injuries.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageMan dies after being swept away by currents at a San Juan beach
Police and paramedics pulled the man from the water unconscious; he died while receiving medical care.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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Illustrative imageSearch launched for man swept away by currents at Ocean Park
Authorities deployed a search operation after a man was pulled out by currents at Ocean Park.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageMan, 82, drowns after currents sweep him away at Punta Salinas
Police reported that currents swept the man away at Balneario Punta Salinas in Levittown on Saturday afternoon.
Source: El Nuevo Día
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Illustrative imageCoast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman south of Ponce
Coast Guard and FURA crews searched for several days for a fisherman reported missing off Ponce before the search was suspended.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageSwimmer, 82, dies at a Salinas beach; cause under investigation
The case was first reported as a drowning; the official cause of death awaits the forensic report.
Source: El Nuevo Día
Read articleIllustrative imageOfficers rescue man from the water at Levittown beach
Authorities pulled a man to safety after he went into the water at a Levittown beach.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageThree-year-old drowns in a rental pool in Boquerón
The child drowned in the pool of a short-term rental shortly after his family arrived for the weekend.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageTwo men swept out by the sea rescued in Barceloneta
Responders rescued two men who had been carried out by the sea.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageSearch for three missing men extends to Laguna Tortuguero
Crews searched the lagoon for three 25-year-old men missing since May 29 near Ojo de Agua; no findings were reported.
Source: Primera Hora
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Illustrative imageSwimSafe PR 2.0 app shows real-time conditions at 198 beaches
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company launched an app with rip current, wave and wind information to help prevent drownings.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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U.S. Coast Guard photoCoast Guard and a Good Samaritan rescue three boaters off Loíza
A man who jumped in to fix a disabled engine was swept away; all three boaters were rescued without injuries.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Read articleIllustrative imageMan found drowned during an attempted landing on the Aguadilla coast
Authorities found a man drowned in the water during an attempted entry of people by sea.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageMan, 43, drowns at Balneario Seven Seas
A lifeguard tried to help the man, who was pronounced dead at a Fajardo hospital.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageFURA reports 28 bather rescues over Holy Week
Authorities reported 28 beach rescues and 5 boat rescues during the Semana Santa long weekend.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageBody found in search for young man swept away in Manatí
Search teams found a body while looking for a young man pulled out by the current.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageFive rescued after boats capsize off Isla de Cabras
Three federal agents and two civilians were rescued after their boats overturned.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imagePeople aboard a drifting boat rescued off Toa Baja
Responders rescued the occupants of a boat adrift off the Toa Baja coast.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist drowns at El Escambrón beach
A visitor drowned at El Escambrón in San Juan.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageCoast Guard helicopter rescues two trapped below a cliff at Seven Seas
An 18-year-old woman with a head injury and a 19-year-old man were hoisted from the base of a coastal cliff as seas rose.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist swept away while helping others at Condado found after two-day search
The 23-year-old was pulled out by currents while trying to help three people; his body was found off the San Juan coast.
Source: Telemundo Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageTwo tourists drown at a Manatí beach
Two visitors died by drowning at a beach in Manatí.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist drowns at a Vieques beach
A visitor drowned at a beach in Vieques.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageOne dead and one critical after currents sweep two people in Luquillo
Two people were pulled out by the current; one died and the other was left in delicate condition.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist, 71, drowns at Rompeolas beach
Family members noticed the visitor struggling in the water; he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageBody found after strong surf sweeps people away in Arecibo
Crews recovered one of the people pulled out by heavy surf; the active search for a woman was suspended the next day.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection / U.S. Coast GuardCoast Guard and CBP rescue capsized kayaker off Salinas
A wave flipped the kayak of a man fishing half a mile offshore; he was wearing a life jacket and was unhurt.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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U.S. Coast Guard photoSurfer stranded on rocks for about 30 hours rescued near Surfer's Beach
A Coast Guard helicopter hoisted a 68-year-old surfer from the rocks after a multi-agency search.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Read articleIllustrative imageMan swept away by current rescued at Ocean Park
Municipal emergency responders rescued a man of about 30, who was taken to hospital in stable condition.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageMan drowns at Ocean Park while trying to help a relative
The current swept the man away on New Year's Day as he went to assist a family member.
Source: El Nuevo Día
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist drowns at Palomino island
A visitor drowned off Palomino island, off the Fajardo coast.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageVeteran surfer drowns at a Rincón beach
A well-known veteran surfer drowned while in the water at Rincón.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageBoat capsizes at Survivor Beach: two rescued, two dead, three missing
Municipal responders, FURA, Border Patrol and the Coast Guard responded after the vessel overturned.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageMan, 49, drowns near the Arecibo lighthouse
A bystander pulled him from the water before emergency services arrived.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist found drowned at a beach behind a San Juan hotel
Authorities found a visitor drowned at a beach behind a hotel.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageHiker dies after fall at El Yunque's Infinity Pool
A 26-year-old fell about 80 feet during an outing; rescuers recovered his body from the Río Blanco.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageThree people and a dog rescued at Charco El Ataúd
A sudden river surge trapped them; rescuers brought everyone to safety in good health.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageHouse working group studies measures to curb drownings
Legislators, agencies and tourism groups met to address drowning deaths, which reached 21 in 2025 at that point.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageBody of surfer, 31, swept away by currents found in Dorado
Authorities located the surfer after he was carried off by currents over the weekend.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageBody of man, 40, found at Mar Chiquita
The man had been swept away at Mar Chiquita beach.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageMan drowns in Loíza during a weekend of dangerous surf
The same weekend, currents also swept people away in Dorado and Manatí.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imageTourist, 62, drowns at a Vieques beach
A 62-year-old visitor drowned at a beach in Vieques.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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U.S. Coast Guard photoCoast Guard rescues three from a sinking vessel north of San Juan
Crews took three people off a boat that was taking on water north of San Juan Harbor.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Read articleIllustrative imageMan drowns at Playa Jobos
A man drowned at Jobos beach in Isabela.
Source: Metro Puerto Rico
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U.S. Coast Guard photoSix kiteboarders rescued off Ocean Park
Their kites failed in a sudden loss of wind, leaving them 1 to 2 miles out; Coast Guard and Police crews brought all six back unhurt.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Read articleIllustrative imageTwo people drown in separate incidents in Naguabo
One drowning happened at the El Hippie river pool and the other at Fanduca beach.
Source: El Nuevo Día
Read articleIllustrative imageMan drowns at Balneario Seven Seas
The man was pulled from the water unresponsive and pronounced dead at hospital.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative imageWoman drowns at Las Pailas river pool
A woman drowned at the natural pools on the Mameyes River at the edge of El Yunque.
Source: Primera Hora
Read articleIllustrative image"Es horrible y triste": Nino Correa alerta sobre el aumento de ahogamientos en las playas de Puerto Rico
“Es horrible y triste”: Nino Correa ante aumento de ahogamientos en playas – Telemundo Puerto Rico El comisionado del Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de...
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Read articleIllustrative imagePuerto Rico Avanza en la Prevención de Ahogamientos con Nueva Legislación de Señalización en Playas
Ante recientes tragedias en las playas de Puerto Rico, el Senado evalúa una medida legislativa que busca reforzar la seguridad de los bañistas mediante la implementación de señalización...
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Read articleIllustrative imageEstudio Revela que Puerto Rico Pierde un Promedio de 30 Vidas al Año por Ahogamientos en Playas
Un informe del Programa Sea Grant de la Universidad de Puerto Rico reveló datos preocupantes sobre la seguridad en nuestras costas: cada año, unas 30 personas mueren ahogadas...
Source: Seabob Rescue Puerto Rico
Read articleIllustrative imagePuerto Rico en Alerta: Urge Acción para Prevenir Ahogamientos en Nuestras Playas
Las playas de Puerto Rico, reconocidas por su belleza natural, enfrentan una creciente preocupación: los ahogamientos. A pesar de las advertencias y señales, las tragedias continúan ocurriendo, resaltando...
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Read articleIllustrative imageEstadísticas Relevantes sobre Ahogamientos en Puerto Rico
Incremento de casos en 2024: Según el Instituto de Ciencias Forenses, entre el 1 de enero y el 10 de marzo de 2024, se reportaron 46 casos de...
Source: Seabob Rescue Puerto Rico
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