Jet Ski Rescue in Long Beach: Two Riders Pulled from Breakwater After Overnight Search
Two jet skiers who went missing off Long Beach over the weekend have been rescued, according to early reports - both pulled from the breakwater area after an overnight search operation. This story is developing and details may change.
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The Long Beach Post reports both riders were hoisted from the water after crews located them near the breakwater. The Los Angeles Times confirmed a second jet skier - who had disappeared over the weekend - was rescued following the search. NBC Los Angeles spoke with the survivors, who recounted their ordeal firsthand.
It's unclear at this point exactly how long the two were stranded, what caused them to end up at the breakwater, or whether anyone sustained injuries. No official counts of injuries or other victims have been confirmed in early reports.
What We Know So Far
Both jet skiers are accounted for and have been rescued. The operation involved an overnight search before crews finally located them. Rescuers hoisted them from the water near the Long Beach breakwater, a stretch of rock and concrete structures that juts into the Pacific just off the harbor.
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Survivors Speak
NBC Los Angeles says the rescued riders shared their survival story, though specific details of what they experienced haven't been fully confirmed in early reports. More from that interview is expected as coverage continues.
What Comes Next
Authorities have not yet released full details on the condition of those rescued, the timeline of events, or which agencies led the search. CAL WIRE will update this story as more information becomes available. If you're heading out on the water near Long Beach this season, local conditions near the breakwater can change fast.