Despite life-saving efforts, a person died Wednesday morning after reports of a person in need of a water rescue near Scott Creek Beach.
SWANTON —
Cal Fire, Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz city fire agencies, State Parks rangers and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office were called to the coastal Highway 1 beach shortly around 10:45 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning. By the time Cal Fire responded, the victim was on the shore, according to agency spokesperson Cecile Juliette. An air ambulance was canceled, and a coroner was called to the scene at 11:27 a.m.
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