A man who jumped into the ocean off the Pacifica Pier prompted a rescue involving two fire companies, a rescue unit, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and lifeboat.
PACIFICA -- A man who jumped into the ocean off the Pacifica Pier prompted a rescue involving two fire companies, a rescue unit, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and lifeboat, the North County Fire Authority said Friday.
Bystanders told fire crews that the man who went into the water at the end of the pier's north side wanted to go swimming, the fire authority said in a statement. North County Fire Authority serves the cities of Pacifica, Daly City and Brisbane. Fire companies assisted the U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter with a successful water rescue at the Pacifica pier. One person was rescued from the water and transported to the hospital. Stay safe!
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