Updated on May 19, 2021 at 10:35 am
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A man died and two children were hospitalized after they were swept out to sea Sunday evening, the Santa Cruz Fire Department said.
Police and fire crews responded shortly after 6 p.m. to a water rescue call at the San Lorenzo river mouth by Santa Cruz Main Beach, where a man and two children, ages 6 and 12, were about 200 yards offshore after being swept into the ocean, the fire department said. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
The Harbor Patrol boat reported that the man was unconscious in the water and brought him and the two children aboard, as well as a rescue swimmer/paramedic who began life-saving measures on the man.