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

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

Two people died Tuesday after being caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, according to fire officials.

Brevard County lifeguards pulled two people from the surf at Cocoa Beach. The adults were hospitalized; conditions unknown.

Cocoa Beach first responders are asking for patience as tens of thousands of visitors are expected this weekend.