Man caught in rip current in Ormond Beach dies

Volusia County Beach Patrol officials say a man died after being caught in a rip current in Ormond Beach.

Officials say a 43-year-old man from Tennessee went into the ocean near the Maverick Resort just after 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Beach safety responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call.

They say they were able to bring everyone to shore, before giving the 43-year-old man CPR.

He was taken to the hospital, where officials say he died.

At around 7 p.m., beach patrol said lifeguards rescued 95 people from the surf, bringing the weekend total to 147 in the county.