Crime & Safety
Fire Crews And Surfers Make Night Rescue At China Beach
Fire officials thanked local surfers who moved the unconscious surfer to a rock then called 911.
SAN FRANCISCO — A surfer is in critical condition after being rescued Monday night at China Beach by fellow surfers and crews from the San Francisco Fire Department.
Fire officials tweeted thanks to local surfers, who they said saw the unconscious surfer, moved him to a rock and went ashore to call 911.
Fire department rescue swimmers swam through the surf in darkness to treat the surfer and transport him to shore in a rescue boat.
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The injured person was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, officials said in a series of tweets that began at 6:12 p.m.
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