Crime & Safety
Body of Diver Missing Off Palos Verdes Coast Recovered
The diver was reported missing Friday night.
PALOS VERDES, CA - The body of a diver who went missing off the coast of Palos Verdes Friday night has been recovered, authorities said.
BREAKING: Body of missing diver located, Palos Verdes by #LASD SEB divers w/@LACoLifeguards. Investigation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/0LOieljWCe
— SEB (@SEBLASD) April 9, 2016
The U.S. Coast Guard continued an active search for the diver Saturday after he was reported missing from his vessel around 9 p.m. on Friday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach received notification of an anchored vessel 500 yards off Rancho Palos Verdes coast left unattended with personal effects onboard.
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Authorities have not identified the individual but he is described as a white male who is 6-foot 2-inches tall, weighs 220 pounds and has red hair and blue eyes. He was free diving in the area and wearing a wet suit, according to the Coast Guard.
A massive response was launched to search for the diver.
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*Update* Missing diver has been located. Great #teamwork by all @LACoLifeguards @USCGLosAngeles @SEBLASD #RBHP pic.twitter.com/53pJqx4usQ
— LACoFD Lifeguards (@LACoLifeguards) April 9, 2016
Image via SEB LASD
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