Posted on 12/23/2024 4:10:42 PM PST by Steven Scharf
3 fall into ocean after Santa Cruz Wharf collapses due to strong waves ahead of storm Monday, December 23, 2024 6:57PM
3 rescued after partial collapse of Santa Cruz Wharf
Two people had to be rescued and another swam to safety after strong waves caused part of the Santa Cruz Wharf to collapse on Monday.
Two people had to be rescued and another swam to safety after strong waves caused part of the Santa Cruz Wharf to collapse on Monday. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Three construction workers fell into the ocean Monday after strong waves caused part of the Santa Cruz Wharf to collapse.
Just before 1 p.m., officials say about 150 feet of the wharf which included a construction site and some restrooms fell into the ocean.
Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante said in a news conference that two people had to be rescued by a lifeguard unit on jet skis, while the third person was able to swim to safety.
He says the three people were workers inspecting the ongoing construction at the end of the pier which had been closed off to the public since January 2024.
The chief says inspections didn't show any indication that the wharf was at risk of collapsing.
Now officials are monitoring the debris field from the collapse, saying it can go anywhere south.
They are also monitoring the waves which they say will most likely increase in intensity overnight and into tomorrow.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office says he has been briefed on the collapse and that Cal OES is working with local officials to provide support.
TIMELINE: Level 1 storm, High Surf Warning on Monday; heavier rain and gusty winds on Christmas Eve
ABC7 Meteorologist Drew Tuma says there is a High Surf Warning in effect along the coast for life-threatening waves. Heights could exceed 30 feet.
The National Weather Service is warning everyone to stay out of the water and off of jetties, piers and other waterside structures. Beachgoers are warned never to turn their backs on the ocean.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk posted to X that due to current conditions the Boardwalk, Casino Arcade, and Neptune's Kingdom will be closed for the remainder of the day.
Hey folks why am I the first to post this 4 hours after the event. No trans killers huh.
Because no one here cares about Santa Cruz in CA.
Probably only 50 or so Freepers live nearby, If I had to guess.
Thanks for posting. I live three states away but have visited there.
Longer Video of the destruction on the Santa Cruz Wharf
https://rumble.com/v62b07e-video-of-the-destruction-on-the-santa-cruz-wharf.html
Maybe it’s time for new inspectors!
We were there regularly when the kids were little. One of the kids later went to UCSC and I sometimes went to take pictures there. Very photographically interesting.
You can’t get good help these days.
That right there, the end of the pier, was one of my go-to places to film sealions.
That’s a scary event! It just wasn’t their time to go.
It’s never too early to teach your kids to swim.
I’m in the North Bay near The City.
So much fog earlier this week, I thought I could hear
“London Calling”.
“North Bay”
Sound like Novato or Vallejo.
Close. San Rafael, just south of Novato and Ignacio.
I had dinner mid-wharf at Gilda’s on November 6.
Not considered a loss for most here. If anything an improvement.
surf’s up...
“Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante said in a news conference that two people had to be rescued by a lifeguard unit on jet skis, while the third person was able to swim to safety.”
All three rescued and they sounded like REAL WORKERS, thus likely Trump voters - so a happy outcome.
You’d be surprised, I think it’s more than that. And there are actually a fair number of conservatives lurking in the area. The radio station is conservative.
Yes, but they’ve blocked off the end for months. The last couple times, you could hear the sea lions, but not see them.
….and so am I.
/Jim Steinman
Because you're not the first, you just didn't look.
There's an article just a few down the roll from yours.
Beautiful town and the mountains behind it are gloriously forested. Too bad the area is in the iron grip of hard core leftists
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