San Mateo County Crews Rescue Three Trapped Off Pescadero Beach

San Mateo CA

10 May, 2021

1:47 PM

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PESCADERO, CA — Crews rescued three people to safety over the weekend after they were stranded on a rock near Pescadero State Beach in San Mateo County. The people, who were three young men between the ages of 18 and 20, had ventured about 200 yards offshore and were clinging onto a rock, trapped by the tide on Saturday. Crews from across San Mateo County assisted in the rescue, which culminated in two of them being rescued via ship and the other airlifted to safety by the Coast Guard. They were treated for hypothermia symptoms, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "We do these all the time," Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brian Pottenger told the Chronicle. "People climb out there all the time to get selfies or explore." Photos and videos posted by Cal Fire CZU on Twitter show the dramatic operation in progress: A rescue is currently in progress at Pescadero State Beach. Three people have been stranded on the rocks, with the water rising around them. The @USCG @CAStateParks and @CHP_RedwoodCity are on scene. A hoist operation is in progress. pic.twitter.com/ARnZ1ZOBwL— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) May 9, 2021 UPDATE: All three people have been rescued (US Coast Guard performed hoist operation). Thanks to all agencies San Mateo Co Coastside @LomaMarFD @CAStateParks @CHP_RedwoodCity @SMCParks @SMCSheriff pic.twitter.com/gNymP9QnBk— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) May 9, 2021 LATEST: All three people are being medically assessed. Look closely. This video shows the dangerous conditions when standing on the rocks, with the waves crashing all around. #CaWx pic.twitter.com/5bN70xhQv9— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) May 9, 2021 In a tweet Monday, Cal Fire CZU officials called it a "highly successful rescue" and thanked all agencies involved. They added: "Our coastline is unpredictable. Please be aware of changing conditions when you visit the beach."