California, 2023High Surf in California, November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023 · NWS MTR · 1 event in 1 county or zone
A 73-year old resident of Hercules was swept into the sea at Point Reyes on November 10, where big waves and sneaker waves were breaking along the shore. Marin County firefighters responded to reports of a person struggling in the water around 9:07 AM, and six rescue swimmers, four helicopters, and three rescue watercraft were deployed from federal, state, and county authorities.
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- 1
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- None recorded
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A 73-year old resident of Hercules was swept into the sea at Point Reyes on November 10, where big waves and sneaker waves were breaking along the shore. Marin County firefighters responded to reports of a person struggling in the water around 9:07 AM, and six rescue swimmers, four helicopters, and three rescue watercraft were deployed from federal, state, and county authorities. The person was recovered motionless around 9:49 AM and was airlifted onshore, where he was pronounced dead and in cardiopulmonary arrest.
High Surf, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore
- When
- November 10, 9:07 AM PST to 9:49 AM PST
- Where
- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone
- Deaths
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 38.290, -122.835 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A 73-year old resident of Hercules was swept into the sea at Point Reyes on November 10, where big waves and sneaker waves were breaking along the shore. Marin County firefighters responded to reports of a person struggling in the water around 9:07 AM, and six rescue swimmers, four helicopters, and three rescue watercraft were deployed from federal, state, and county authorities. The person was recovered motionless around 9:49 AM and was airlifted onshore, where he was pronounced dead and in cardiopulmonary arrest.
- High Surf
- Large waves breaking on the shore that caused damage, erosion or casualties.
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