SWANTON — Despite life-saving efforts, a person died Wednesday morning after reports of a person in need of a water rescue near Scott Creek Beach.
Cal Fire, Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz city fire agencies, State Parks rangers and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office were called to the coastal Highway 1 beach shortly around 10:45 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning. By the time Cal Fire responded, the victim was on the shore, according to agency spokesperson Cecile Juliette. An air ambulance was canceled, and a coroner was called to the scene at 11:27 a.m.
Circumstances leading up to the rescue remained unclear Wednesday. California State Parks has been tasked with handling the investigation.
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