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local1 month ago•5 min saved

Santa Cruz Warns: Warm Weekend Brings Sneaker Waves and Strong Currents

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).

via KQED|

#beach-safety #lifeguards #local

local1 month ago•7 min saved

Seabright rescue by teen lifeguard goes viral, sparking nationwide praise

A 16-year-old California State Parks lifeguard, Ryder Williams, saved a limp 10-year-old from pounding sneaker waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. The dramatic rescue, captured on video and shared on social media, went viral and drew praise from beachgoers and even President Trump, who reposted the clip. Williams, in his first summer on the job, and a second lifeguard brought the boy safely ashore with no serious injuries. Officials note the summer has been busy for California lifeguards, with thousands of rescues amid heat waves and dangerous surf.

via Los Angeles Times|

#lifeguard #local #rescue

local1 month ago•37 min saved

Lifeguards rescue boy from dangerous Santa Cruz surf amid massive swells

A dramatic video shows lifeguards pulling a boy from rough surf at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz as powerful swells trigger about two dozen rescues; officials warn of sneaker waves and rip currents along the Pacific coast.

via KOMO|

#lifeguards #local #rescue

weather1 month ago•4 min saved

Bay Area Braces for Heat Peak Amid Hazardous Surf and Fire Risk

The Bay Area is set for its hottest stretch yet, with inland temperatures potentially over 100°F this weekend, but the bigger danger is hazardous surf from distant hurricanes that has already prompted water rescues. Forecasters warn of sneaker waves and strong rip currents, urging people to stay out of the water and off jetties, while dry conditions elevate wildfire risk inland.

via KQED|

#bay-area #beach-safety #heat-wave

california2 months ago•4 min saved

Tributes flow after sneaker wave claims two Bay Area students at Santa Cruz beach

Two Bay Area college students, Harshita Nair (UC Berkeley) and Mahial Sran (San José State), were killed when a sneaker wave swept them from Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County; tributes poured in from Fremont, UC Berkeley, and San José State University as officials warn beachgoers about dangerous swells and sneaker waves following several rescues along the coast.

via New York Post|

#california #death #drownings

weather1 year ago•1 min saved

King Tides Pose Danger Along Pacific Northwest Coastlines

A woman narrowly avoided being swept away by a sneaker wave during king tides on the Oregon coast, as captured in a video shared by Cannon Beach police. These tides, caused by the alignment of the sun and moon's gravitational forces, create exceptionally high waves. Police have warned the public to maintain a safe distance from beaches, trails, and cliff edges during such conditions, and advised against using jetties as viewing spots.

via OregonLive|

#cannon-beach #king-tides #oregon

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Loss: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies, Coast Guard Halts Search for Man Lost at Sea

A 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea off the coast of Half Moon Bay has tragically died, while the search for a 54-year-old man who was also swept away has been suspended by the Coast Guard. The incident occurred after warnings of dangerous sneaker waves were issued by the National Weather Service.

via KGO-TV|

#coast-guard #half-moon-bay #martins-beach

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

Stormy Forecast: Wet Weekend and Beyond for Portland

A system approaching the Pacific Northwest will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and the possibility of sneaker waves along the coast. Rainfall totals could reach up to two inches in the Willamette Valley. Monday and Tuesday will be breezy and wet with gusty winds expected. Mid-week will bring drier conditions but colder morning temperatures.

via KOIN.com|

#gusty-winds #pnw #rainfall

science-and-environment3 years ago•4 min saved

Exploring the Mysteries of Deep-Sea Thermal Vents and Beyond

Researchers at Portland State University have discovered an array of microbial life at different hydrothermal vent sites around the world, including evidence of two new phyla. Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Lab are working to identify materials that can withstand high temperatures and other extreme conditions to build nuclear fusion reactors. Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory have developed software that helps farmers visualize their water usage to use it more efficiently. Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University and the Portland VA Health Care System have found a promising fourth option for treating alcoholism using a drug called apremilast. Researchers at Oregon State University have identified conditions that are ripe for sneaker waves to form, which could be used to create an early-warning system.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting|

#alcoholism-treatment #deep-sea-hydrothermal-vents #nuclear-fusion