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us-news23 days ago•24 min saved

Pacifica fisherwoman survives after sneaker wave drags her into the sea

A 47-year-old Pacifica fisherwoman, Bae Cadotte, was knocked off her feet and swept about 30 feet into the Pacific by a sneaker wave near Pacifica Pier. The wave arrived without warning, but Cadotte resurfaced minutes later and was pulled ashore by nearby anglers. She was treated for hypothermia and ocean injuries and is recovering at home, highlighting the unpredictable danger of sneaker/rogue waves along Northern California’s coast.

via New York Post|

#california #ocean-rescue #pacifica

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Driver evades police, drives into ocean with dogs in Los Angeles

A woman fleeing California Highway Patrol drove her car into the ocean near the Venice pier with two Boston terriers in the backseat, prompting a dramatic rescue operation by deputies and lifeguards. The driver, who had initially been pulled over for speeding, swam farther offshore after getting stuck in the waves, but was eventually taken into custody. The two dogs were rescued and placed into the care of animal control.

via Los Angeles Times|

#boston-terriers #california-highway-patrol #crime

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

63-year-old New Yorker Rescued After Treading Water for 5 Hours

A 63-year-old man from New York, Dan Ho, was rescued after treading water for five hours in the Atlantic Ocean. Ho created a makeshift flag using his shirt and a broken fishing pole to attract attention before being spotted by passing boaters. He was brought aboard their boat and transferred to a police vessel, where he received treatment for hypothermia. Ho had been swimming when he was pulled out by the current into open water.

via Fox News|

#human-interest #makeshift-flag #new-york