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17-year old from Ponchatoula missing in Gulf Shores **UPDATE - BODY FOUND
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:30 pm
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Body found 7/22/14
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Authorities say a teenager from Ponchatoula, LA is missing in the dangerous surf on the Alabama coast. Officials say 17-year-old Chaston Brown went missing around 4 p.m. Sunday in Gulf Shores.
The search had to be suspended after about three hours because of rough surf and fading light, according to WKRG. The search resumed Monday and a dive team is in the water searching for Brown.
Body found 7/22/14
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Officials say 17-year-old Chaston Brown went missing around 4 p.m. Sunday in Gulf Shores. His body was found Tuesday around 2 p.m.
This post was edited on 7/22/14 at 4:05 pm
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Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:31 pm to ForeverLSU02
he probably didn't know to swim parallel to the coast
can't forget that if you are getting pulled out by the rip
can't forget that if you are getting pulled out by the rip
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:32 pm to BRgetthenet
Just left. It was pretty rough on sat & sun
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:32 pm to ForeverLSU02
Terrible story.
I was in Destin over the 4th, and even though the surf didn't look like much on the surface, the current was very strong. I hope there's a good outcome.
I was in Destin over the 4th, and even though the surf didn't look like much on the surface, the current was very strong. I hope there's a good outcome.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:33 pm to Schmelly
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Just left. It was pretty rough on sat & sun
Same here.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:33 pm to ForeverLSU02
WAFB just reporting the story, but he went missing yesterday at 4pm. Not looking good
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:33 pm to ForeverLSU02
That sucks
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:35 pm to LNCHBOX
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I was in Destin over the 4th, and even though the surf didn't look like much on the surface, the current was very strong.
People underestimate subsurface currents - and ripcurrents kill people all the time.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:38 pm to Ace Midnight
Just came back yesterday from Orange beach. Saturday current was the strongest I have ever personally felt in that area. Waves were over 6 feet at times. Def needed to use the buddy system in the surf. Red flag was up that day as well.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:06 pm to ForeverLSU02
Sad
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:11 pm to LNCHBOX
Yeah, I guess every teenager going to the beach should have the wherewithal to read about rip currents before he goes
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:12 pm to Golfer
Maybe a combo of not being in a strong current and knowing not to try and fight it.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:14 pm to ForeverLSU02
Damn a teammate of mine from ponchy went there this weekend. Wonder if he was with them
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:14 pm to CaptainsWafer
If you get stuck in a current it is very easy to wear yourself out in minutes. I got stuck in one in the gulf for a few minutes, managed to get out but it was scary as frick. I don't float like some fatties.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:15 pm to Impotent Waffle
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Just came back yesterday from Orange beach
Heading there Sunday
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:17 pm to Golfer
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Granted I can feel the currents moving me and just float/let it take me in the directions its going, but I've never been in any immediate danger. Am I just a strong swimmer or lucky?
same here but i am a strong swimmer. Most people that do drown panic. In a lot of cases they can touch bottom or just relax and wait to be carried out of the current
Posted on 7/21/14 at 3:05 pm to Isabelle
Yes, truly sucks. Feel for his parents and this reminds me why I dont let my kids in the surf alone.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 3:47 pm to ForeverLSU02
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The search had to be suspended after about three hours because of rough surf and fading light,
Patrice O'Neal had a line like this.
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