URGENT UPDATE: A tragic drowning incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at Bean Hollow State Beach in San Mateo County, as a man disappeared while fishing. Emergency crews responded around 3 p.m. after receiving reports of someone in distress in the water.
According to officials from the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, the man was fishing with his wife, both wearing waders, when he suddenly vanished. His wife had stepped away to retrieve something from their vehicle, and upon her return, he was gone.
A nearby bystander spotted the man struggling, and firefighters quickly retrieved him from the water. Despite their immediate efforts to perform CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident marks the fourth drowning off the California coast in recent weeks, raising serious safety concerns.
Just days earlier, Amanpreet Thind, a 35-year-old U.S. Army specialist from New Jersey, was swept into the ocean at Soberanes Point, while on November 15, Yuji Hu, 39, of Calgary, Alberta, tragically lost his life along with his 7-year-old daughter in rough waters off Garrapata State Beach.
In response to the heightened risks, the National Weather Service has issued a “beach hazards” warning for San Mateo County, cautioning beachgoers about breaking waves expected to reach heights of 10 to 14 feet.
Authorities urge the public to exercise extreme caution in coastal areas as conditions remain dangerous. Stay tuned for developing updates on this tragic story and the ongoing safety measures being implemented.
