A large northwest swell capsized a boat off Santa Cruz Harbor, prompting a rapid response from multiple agencies including lifeguards, fire departments, and harbor patrol. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM Thursday near Twin Lakes State Beach. The boat's operator was rescued, yet a dog reportedly aboard was not found. After battling large surf, responders successfully towed the capsized vessel to safety within the harbor. The injured boater received medical attention at the beach before transport to Dominican Hospital.
According to State Parks Public Safety Superintendent Capt. Gabe McKenna, the call came in around 5:15 p.m. Thursday, prompting State Parks peace officers and lifeguards to respond alongside Central Fire, Santa Cruz Fire, AMR, and Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol.
A State Parks lifeguard dodges large waves as he participates in the search for the dog that was reportedly on the capsized boat but was not located after the mishap.
Powerful waves continue to crash on Thursday as the boat that capsized remains in the surf zone. It was later towed to the shelter of the adjacent harbor.
The man whose boat capsized is tended to on Twin Lakes State Beach. When unable to continue standing he was taken in a patient carryall transfer sheet to an ambulance.
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