Crime & Safety

14 Face Rising Tides, Trapped on Davenport Beach

BREAKING: Stranded individuals rescued Sunday. See photos ...

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – More than a dozen people were rescued Sunday after they became stranded on a beach near Davenport, California Highway Patrol officials said.

According to CHP, 14 people were stranded at Panther Beach due to rising tides.

Multiple rescue and emergency agencies responded to the scene where Cal Fire crews began rigging a raising system to haul some of the victims to safety. A helicopter crew also responded and quickly rescued the
remaining stranded victims.

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"Bravo to all who assisted," the agency said. "Big thanks to helicopter 30 out of Napa, Santa Cruz Fire, and Cal-fire out of Santa Cruz County!"

--Bay City News/Images via CHP - Santa Cruz

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