Search teams resumed efforts Monday morning after a night-long search for a missing jet skier in Long Beach, California. Authorities located two jet skis but no second rider as of early Monday.
Coast Guard Takes Lead as Search Continues
The U.S. Coast Guard has assumed primary responsibility for the search for a missing male jet skier, following reports of two individuals missing since Sunday evening. The Long Beach Fire Department and Long Beach Police Department initially responded to 911 calls around 10 p.m. Sunday, according to Capt. Jack Crabtree of the Long Beach Fire Department.
Emergency responders were alerted after reports of a woman yelling for help near the Long Beach breakwater. Lifeguards rescued the woman, who was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The rescued individual was described as being in her 40s.
Two Jet Skis Found, No Rider Located
Authorities located an empty jet ski at approximately 1:15 a.m. Monday and a second jet ski around 1:45 a.m., but no person was found in the water. The search resumed at daybreak Monday, with no further updates available from officials as of the morning.
The missing jet skiers were part of a larger group that went out for a ride, Capt. Crabtree told the USA TODAY Network. The Coast Guard did not immediately respond to inquiries about the status of the search, including whether the missing rider has been found.
Background and Response Details
The incident began when emergency calls reported two missing jet skiers around 10 p.m. Sunday. The Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach Police Department, and U.S. Coast Guard conducted an active search throughout the night. The Coast Guard took the lead on the incident, though no additional details were provided by early Monday.
Authorities have not released the identities of the individuals involved, pending further investigation. The search area remains focused on the Long Beach breakwater and surrounding waters.