August 14, 2025

Person Drowns in Gulf Shores

By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

August 14, 2025

GULF SHORES, Ala. A swimmer drowned in the Gulf of Mexico near the city of Gulf Shores

According to authorities, a swimmer in distress call was received at about 5:15 p.m.

Lifeguards responded to the East Beach area near the Lighthouse condos.

Rescuers were updated that three people were reportedly in the water needing help.

When lifeguards arrived, two of the people made it back to the beach, but the third was missing. He was located a few minutes later, and lifeguards reportedly tried to resuscitate him, but those efforts failed.

According to lifeguards, yellow flags were flying on the beach, but a storm that came through late Tuesday afternoon had kicked up the surf, and lifeguards believe rip currents led to the death.

At this time, the name of the person has not been released.