Stunning images show Santa Cruz wharf collapse into sea as deadly storm turns pier into splinters
Santa Cruz’s wharf partially collapsed Monday as a powerful storm battered a central California beach, sweeping three people out to sea.
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Photo | Debris from collapsed Santa Cruz Wharf washed ashore at multiple beaches
Visitors to Seabright State Beach this week walk past debris that came ashore following the collapse of a section of the Santa Cruz Wharf on Monday. Pilings, beams and a myriad of material from
City releases interview with lifeguards on Santa Cruz Wharf collapse rescue
While already on alert because of the high surf that hit the Monterey Bay coast Monday, Santa Cruz Lifeguards Lt. Isiah Mullen and Lt. Sam Hofmann, stationed on a Jet Ski in the water near Cowell
Officials reveal reasons why Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed
Sea lions and a historic ocean swell were on a list of reasons released by officials Friday explaining why part of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed. The wooden wharf is more than 100 years old and extends a half mile over the ocean.
California Pier Collapse Video Shows Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Washed Away
Santa Cruz Wharf's collapse threw three people into the ocean after the National Weather Service warned of waves up to 60 feet.
Several beaches around Santa Cruz Wharf to remain closed due to debris
Santa Cruz State Beaches said that Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar State Beach will be closed until noon on Wednesday. Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright State Beach and both sides of the fencing at San Lorenzo Point will be closed until 6:00 a.m. Dec 30. due to debris that is washing up onshore.
Portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapses after waves hit amid high surf warning
A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday and is floating away after being battered by life-threatening waves that could exceed 30 feet.
Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses; 3 rescued from water
SANTA CRUZ — Three workers inspecting the Santa Cruz Wharf fell into the choppy ocean waves and had to be rescued after part of the structure collapsed Monday, said city officials who fear the next storm could cause more damage. Two of the victims were rescued from the waters by lifeguards and a third self-rescued, officials said.
Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
A retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor said old steel fasteners had been loosening and the structure had been slowly breaking apart for years.
Seagulls were a factor in collapse of California's iconic Santa Cruz wharf
After part of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the ocean amid powerful waves on Monday, feathered culprits have been found to factor into the pier’s damage: seagulls. Specifically, environmental requirements meant to protect the birds during their nesting season delayed necessary repairs to the 110-year-old structure,
Santa Cruz County man dies after being trapped under debris during high surf
California State Parks says a man is dead after being pulled out of debris Monday. It was called out to Sunset State Beach at ...
Santa Cruz officials uncertain about future of storm-damaged wharf
Santa Cruz city officials are keeping climate change in mind as they plan repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf after pounding surf ...
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Man killed by storm debris during high surf in Santa Cruz County identified
A Santa Cruz County man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf last week has been identified.
Destructive waves keep thrashing Santa Cruz: ‘Mother Nature holds the cards’
Strong storms have pounded Santa Cruz in recent years, most notably collapsing a chunk of its wharf this week. Is it just bad ...