‘No rip currents’ involved in Ryan Mallett’s drowning at Destin beach, officials say

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died on Tuesday after drowning at a seaside in Destin, Florida.

Whereas an investigation continues to be underway, officers did say that there have been “no rip currents” current when Mallett drowned.

“Flag situation was yellow. A yellow flag signifies medium hazard, average surf and/or currents,” Destin Beach Safety stated. “There have been no rip currents current within the space during which we responded to Ryan Mallett.”

Mallett started struggling whereas trying to swim to a second sandbar about 150 ft offshore, in line with investigators with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

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A 911 caller stated Mallett was one among six individuals “struggling to make it again to shore,” Destin Seashore Security stated.

“Destin Seashore Security shortly arrived on scene, the place they have been knowledgeable that one of many swimmers had submerged and did not resurface,” they stated.

“Two lifeguards promptly entered the water to help the swimmers and get well the submerged particular person. A further lifeguard entered to assist find and rescue the submerged swimmer.

“As soon as the affected person was dropped at shore, lifeguards together with the assistance of Destin Fireplace paramedics instantly commenced life-saving measures.”

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Ryan Mallett was a backup for New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady from 2011 to 2013. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Photographs)

From June 14 to June 25, flags have been both “Single Purple” or “Double Purple” due to life-threatening currents – it’s towards the legislation to enter the Gulf of Mexico on a Double Purple flag.

Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford warned these going to the seaside to watch out after the latest uptick in drowning deaths, which he stated put first responders in danger.

“I’m past pissed off on the state of affairs that we now have with tragic and pointless deaths within the Gulf,” Ford wrote on Fb on Sunday. “I’ve watched whereas deputies, firefighters and lifeguards have risked their lives to avoid wasting strangers. I’ve seen strangers die attempting to avoid wasting their youngsters and family members, together with two fathers on (Father’s Day).”

A police report from earlier this week revealed seven individuals have died at nearby Panama City Beach this year and all of the deaths passed off in June. The demise toll is the best of any U.S. seaside for 2023, in line with information tracked by the Nationwide Climate Service.

Destin Seashore Security stated there have been no drownings in Destin between June 14 and June 25, however there have been 48 individuals rescued. It was famous that the seaside additionally noticed greater than 200,000 guests throughout the identical time-frame.

After the New England Patriots, QB Ryan Mallett frolicked with the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Photographs/Getty Photographs)

Mallett was an Arkansas Razorbacks legend throughout his time there in 2009 and 2010. He started his school profession at Michigan, however transferred to Fayetteville and have become a star.

He threw for 3,624 yards with 30 touchdowns to seven interceptions in 2009 and adopted that up with 3,869 yards with 32 touchdowns to 12 interceptions in 2010.

Ryan Mallett grew to become a star for the Arkansas Razorbacks after he transferred to the college from Michigan. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Photographs)

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A 3rd-round draft choose by the New England Patriots in 2011, Mallett accrued simply eight begins throughout his 21 appearances within the NFL.

In February 2022, Mallett took over as the top soccer coach at White Corridor Excessive College in Arkansas.

Fox Information’ Scott Thompson and Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.