Santa Cruz Warns: Warm Weekend Brings Sneaker Waves and Strong Currents
TL;DR
As a heatwave draws more people to the coast, Santa Cruz lifeguards logged 34 rescues and nearly 5,850 preventative contacts over a weekend as sneaker waves and dangerous rip currents persisted; officials say most drownings occur at unguarded beaches, urge beachgoers to stay near lifeguard towers and call 911 if needed, and remind the public that the viral Seabright rescue underscores the sea’s unpredictability (the incident also drew a White House invitation for the 16-year-old lifeguard).
- A Viral Santa Cruz Beach Rescue Previews What’s to Come, Officials Say KQED
- Dad says he didn’t think 10-year-old son would survive ocean rescue Good Morning America
- Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety The New York Times
- 'Rookie' lifeguard reflects on saving child from pounding surf in viral rescue washingtonpost.com
- Father of boy rescued in Santa Cruz says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard NBC Bay Area
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