A swimmer died at a rugged stretch of California\u2019s Big Sur coast after going missing in the water and being found on rocks during a frantic search-and-recovery effort, firefighters said.<\/p>\n
The man was reported missing just after 1 p.m. at Sand Dollar Beach, according to Big Sur Fire Chief Matt Harris.<\/p>\n
Emergency responders and vehicles at the scene at Big Sur\u2019s Sand Dollar Beach. KSBW<\/p>\n
Map of the Big Sur coast showing the locations of Sand Dollar Beach and Jade Cove along Highway 1. KSBW<\/p>\n
Matt Harris, Big Sur Fire Chief, speaking in front of a natural landscape. KSBW<\/p>\n
Emergency crews searched for about 20 minutes before locating the victim on the rocks.<\/p>\n
Multiple agencies responded, including the US Coast Guard, which deployed a helicopter to help search the coastline, according to KSBW<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Rescuers pulled the man from the rocks and immediately began performing CPR, but he could not be saved.<\/p>\n The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.<\/p>\n Aerial view of Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur, showing waves crashing onto the shore with people and a dog walking in the shallow water. KSBW<\/p>\n A warning sign about dangerous surf, currents, rocks, and unsafe swimming conditions at Sand Dollar Beach. KSBW<\/p>\n First responders are warning beachgoers to be especially careful along the Central California coast, where powerful ocean swells, slippery rocks and significant tidal movements can create dangerous conditions.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ocean is unforgiving, you know. And right now, especially with the large tidal movements. And right now we have a pretty good-sized northwest swell. The rocks are very slippery. The swell is very powerful. And just to be careful and know you know your limitations,\u201d Harris said.<\/p>\n Officials urged swimmers to check ocean conditions before entering the water and to recognize the risks posed by powerful surf.<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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