U.S. Coast Guard Resumes Search for Two Missing Fishermen
Search Effort
The U.S. Coast Guard resumed its search on Wednesday for two men who went missing while fishing in heavy waves off the Palos Verdes coast on Tuesday. The search effort began at first light and included a helicopter, which arrived at the scene at 8:30 a.m., according to a U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman.
Missing Fishermen
The fishermen, described as two men in their 50s, launched from Cabrillo Beach on Monday and were supposed to return by midnight. However, they failed to arrive, prompting the Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue operation.
Wreckage Found
The wreckage of a boat that is believed to be theirs was found later on Tuesday, but there was no sign of the men. The Coast Guard was notified just after 5 a.m. Tuesday that the boat was overdue, Lt. Sondra Kneen told City News Service.
Search Operations
The Coast Guard sent ships to search the area, and later aircraft joined the effort. Other agencies were using drones to search the water, she added. Crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department also began a search about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday and found a boat up against the rocks near the 1800 block of Paseo Del Mar, but the men remained missing.
Weather Conditions
Authorities were warning the public to stay out of the water at Southern California beaches Tuesday and Wednesday due to large waves and dangerous rip currents. A high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service until 9 p.m. Wednesday for Los Angeles County beaches and 4 p.m. Wednesday for Orange County. Forecasters said "large breaking waves" of 8 to 13 feet were impacting west-facing beaches Tuesday morning, which was expected to back off to about 6 to 10 feet.
Conclusion
The search for the two missing fishermen is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to stay out of the water until the conditions improve. The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies are working together to locate the men and bring them back to safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many fishermen are missing?
A: Two men in their 50s are missing.
Q: When did they go missing?
A: They went missing on Tuesday while fishing in heavy waves off the Palos Verdes coast.
Q: What is the current status of the search effort?
A: The U.S. Coast Guard has resumed its search on Wednesday, and other agencies are also involved in the search effort.
Q: What are the weather conditions like?
A: Large waves and dangerous rip currents are expected to continue until Wednesday, and authorities are urging the public to stay out of the water.
Q: How can I help?
A: The public can stay informed about the search effort through official news sources and authorities’ social media accounts.
