Two lifeguards sprang into action and rescued the two victims who were stranded on the floating remnants of the Santa Cruz Wharf. On Thursday, people from across the Bay Area came to get a look at the direct effects of the partial collapse.
Santa Cruz officials say lifeguards who witnessed the partial wharf collapse rescued the two victims who were stranded on the floating remnants.New information about the rescue that happened moments after waves washed away part of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
The City of Santa Cruz told ABC7 Thursday that two lifeguards actually witnessed the moment the wharf collapsed and were the ones to call it in.3 fall into ocean after Santa Cruz Wharf collapses due to strong waves ahead of storm Those two lifeguards sprang into action and rescued the two victims who were stranded on the floating remnants of the wharf."On the day of the wharf incident, the marine division was staffed up in preparation for the large swell with two Personal Watercrafts with two personal per ski. We also had two vehicles on the cliffs, a Marine Safety Officer and a Marine Safety Captain on duty. At the time of the incident the marine division was conducting patrols.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Part of Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses During High SurfA section of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon amidst a high-surf warning, requiring lifeguards to rescue two individuals from the water. The collapse, which occurred around 12:45 p.m., involved the Dolphin restaurant and a public bathroom. Santa Cruz officials confirmed that the affected area was already slated for repair and the wharf is closed until further notice.
Read more »
Part of Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses, Three Fall into OceanA section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three people into the ocean. While two were rescued by lifeguards and one self-rescued, the incident raised concerns about further collapses due to incoming storms.
Read more »
Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses, Three Fall into OceanPart of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three people into the ocean. Two were rescued by lifeguards and one self-rescued. The mayor expressed concern about further collapse with the next storm.
Read more »
Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Collapses Into OceanA section of the Santa Cruz wharf partially collapsed and fell into the ocean on Monday, December 23, 2024, leaving a gaping hole in the structure. City staff are assessing the damage and the cause of the collapse.
Read more »
Part of Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses Amid Dangerous High SurfA section of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the Pacific Ocean on Monday due to high surf, prompting the closure of the wharf and warnings about hazardous beach conditions.
Read more »
Part of Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses Amid StormA section of the Santa Cruz Wharf under construction partially collapsed into the ocean on Monday as a major storm brought heavy surf and potential hurricane-force winds to the region. Two people were rescued by lifeguards, and a third person swam to safety. No serious injuries were reported.
Read more »