Photo of Recovery Efforts At Salt Creek Beach early this morning by South OC Beaches (8-24-14)
Category: Salt creek beach
Search Suspended Today for Missing Swimmer at Salt Creek Beach
Photo of Recovery Workers at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point by South OC Beaches (8-24-14)
The Orange County Sheriffs Department have suspended efforts for today in search of the missing swimmer. The Sheriffs Department has said that “The swimmer is not being identified; however, he is a 60 year old male visiting from out of state. He was last seen by family/friends in the water just prior to being reported missing yesterday, August 23 2014 at 11:33 am. The Orange County Sheriffs Department had terminated dive efforts in the early afternoon today. This afternoon they focused their surface observations and air support.
The Orange County Sheriffs Department issued a statement yesterday about the missing swimmer at Salt Creek Beach located in Dana Point.
In part the statement stated that ” On Saturday August 23 2014 at approx. 11:33am Orange County Lifeguards received a report of a missing swimmer off Salt Creek Beach. The missing swimmer is a 60 year old male who was last seen body surfing in the water near Lifeguard Tower 2.”
The Orange County Lifeguards led the initial search. Next there was a multi agency search. Lifeguards from Orange County, Laguna Beach and the California State Park helped in the search. Lifeguards used jet skis and their snorkel team as tools in the search. The Sheriffs Harbor Patrol and Dive Team also searched the area. Orange County Fire Authority assisted as well. Anaheim Police and the United States Coast Guard supplied support from the air.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at Life Guard Tower 2 at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences.
The Orange County Lifeguards, Orange County Sheriffs Department and the United States Coast Guard searched until dark.
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCSD at www. twitter.com/OCSD
Still searching at Salt Creek Beach for Missing Swimmer
Photos from twitter.com/OCSD
Just posted on Twitter at 12:39 pm.
Recovery Efforts Happening #Rightnow for Missing Swimmer at Salt Creek Beach
Photo at salt creek beach by south oc beaches (8-24-14)
Recovery Effort Resumes # RightNow at Salt Creek Beach for Missing Swimmer
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Salt Creek Beach Swimmer Recovery Efforts will Start Again Tomorrow at 6:00am
Photo of search at Salt Creek Beach today by South OC Beaches (8-23-14)
The Orange County Sheriffs Department issued a statement today about the missing swimmer at Salt Creek Beach located in Dana Point. The recovery efforts are concluded for the night. The recovery efforts will begin again tomorrow at 6:00am.
In part the statement stated that ” On Saturday August 23 2014 at approx. 11:33am Orange County Lifeguards received a report of a missing swimmer off Salt Creek Beach. The missing swimmer is a 60 year old male who was last seen body surfing in the water near Lifeguard Tower 2.”
The Orange County Lifeguards led the initial search. Next there was a multi agency search. Lifeguards from Orange County, Laguna Beach and the California State Park helped in the search. Lifeguards used jet skis and their snorkel team as tools in the search. The Sheriffs Harbor Patrol and Dive Team also searched the area. Orange County Fire Authority assisted as well. Anaheim Police and the United States Coast Guard supplied support from the air.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at Life Guard Tower 2 at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences. The photo we posted is of lifeguard tower 2.
The Orange County Lifeguards, Orange County Sheriffs Department and the United States Coast Guard searched until dark.
This was a busy beach day at Salt Creek Beach. There was many people enjoying beach activities. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD
Recovery Effort UnderWay Now at Salt Creek Beach for Missing Swimmer
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Photo at Command Center For Missing Swimmer at Salt Creek Beach. Photo by South OC Beaches
Salt Creek State Beach Rescue Ongoing After 4 Hours
Photo of search at Salt Creek Beach today by South OC Beaches (8-23-14)
The Orange County Register is reporting that “Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi said witnesses called authorities about 11:45 a.m. after seeing a man in his 60’s go under a large wave and not resurface.” The search and rescue is ongoing right now at Salt Creek State Beach in Dana Point right now.
Orange County Fire Authority is conducting a search for the swimmer with a multi agency approach. OCFA is using a helicopter in their search. They are also using snorkel teams. 25 Firefighters from OCFA, Urban Surf and Rescue (US & R) and Laguna Beach Fire are assisting Life Guards and deputies.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at the Main Life Guard Tower at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences. The photo we posted is of the area.
This is a busy beach day at Salt Creek Beach. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD
Salt Creek Beach Rescue Still Ongoing #RightNow
Photo courtesy of http://www.twitter.com/OCSD
Orange County Sheriff Department states the search and rescue is still ongoing. Here is the picture that they posted on their twitter site at 1:30pm.
South Orange County Beaches was at the scene. We will be posting our photos shortly.
Missing Swimmer at Salt Creek Beach Right Now: Orange County Fire On Scene
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File Photo of salt creek beach by South OC Beaches
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is reporting that they are searching for a missing swimmer in his 60's. The call time was 11:45 am. Orange County Fire Authority is conducting a search for the swimmer with a multi agency approach. OCFA is using a helicopter in their search. They are also using snorkel teams. 25 Firefighters from OCFA, Urban Surf and Rescue (US & R) and Laguna Beach Fire are assisting Life Guards and deputies.
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD