California surfer clings to lobster trap buoy during high surf rescue

AccuWeather 2026-02-09

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A surfer was rescued near Goleta, California, on Feb. 6 after high surf swept him offshore. He clung to a lobster trap buoy until firefighters located him with drones and brought him safely ashore.
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