February 7 — HP responded to an adrift dinghy near the Shelter Island Launch Ramp. The dinghy was taken to the HPD impound dock. February 6 — HP issued a citation to a boater who …
March 7, 2017
Lifeguard/Harbor Police Blotter
Partially intoxicated, couple argues while boat circles
January Harbor Patrol highlights
January 1 HP responded to a subject who had a dizzy spell and crashed his bicycle into the bay next to the Star of India Ship. A HP diver and vessel unit retrieved him from …
January 31, 2017
Allegedly drunk sailor collides with several moored vessels on Christmas Day
December 26 HP was contacted regarding two vessels that were not permitted and illegally anchored in the A-5 Anchorage, Glorietta Bay. Both owners were contacted and issued citations. December 25 HP were dispatched to the …
January 6, 2017
Plane down in La Jolla Cove? What plane?
December 18 10:40 Swimmer: Sunset Cliffs Call Box Call, check the welfare on a surfer possibly tired and cold at Osprey. Lifeguard, Jet unit and a lifeguard rescue vessel respond, surfer clear lifeguards clear. 14:38 …
December 31, 2016
Last year's emergencies
January 2, 2016 Subject broke into a 85’ Hornblower vessel shortly after midnight and was able to start the vessel and remove it from the dock. The vessel was later discovered missing by employees and …
December 20, 2016
Intruding sea lion gets illegally nailed
December 9 — HP were dispatched to a dinghy that was a hazard to navigation near Shelter Island. HP located the halfway-submerged dingy and transported it to the impound dock. December 5 — HP responded …
December 13, 2016
It’s not all fun in the sun
July 15 — LG requests medics for a combative 42 Y/O male bleeding from the mouth at Oliver ct. Medics transport PT to UCSD. July 14 — HP caught a male subject that was smoking …
November 22, 2016
Wrong pedal sends vehicle into the drink at the Cays
November 12 — Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Zuniga Jetty for a dinghy that was adrift. The dinghy was located and stored at the HP impound dock. The owner soon contacted HP and …
November 15, 2016
Sleepwalker takes a dip in the bay
October 29 — HP responded to a vessel collision in the Kona Kai Marina. The collision occurred between a small fishing vessel that was attempting to leave the marina. During this process, the vessel struck …
November 7, 2016
Lobster traps in channel hazard to navigation
October 15 — HP responded to the 5th Avenue Landing for a jet ski that was abandoned. HP located the ski which was a rental ski from Seaforth Boat Rentals. The ski was found tied …
October 25, 2016
Mass rescue off Little Rock Jetty
October 12 0827 Medical: Traumatic injuries at west Mission Bay Drive on a 50y/o male. LG Special events and Medic 78 responded. Medic 78 handled the call. — 09:20 Boating: Vessel left at the dock …
October 17, 2016
Hook removal from seagull not above lifeguards
September 29 — 13:19 Medical: Hemorrhage/Laceration at Bonita Cove. Lifeguard and emergency units respond. Fire handles call. — 16:30 Medical: At OB Pier Café, a fisherman has a stingray wound to hand. OB Lifeguards respond …
October 10, 2016
Swimmers rescued from Garbage surf break; possible OD at Dusty Rhodes park
September 24 — 09:44 Medical: Lifeguard requests medics to 3141 Ocean Front Walk for a 50y/o male possible OD, LG already has PD in route. Medic transports to unknown location. — 12:42 Medical: 52y/o male …
October 4, 2016
Loose hose nearly sinks ship
September 7 — HP located a vessel that was adrift near the A-1 Anchorage off of Shelter Island. The vessel was impounded and later returned to the owner. — HP impounded a small vessel that …
September 12, 2016
A day in the life of a lifeguard
August 21 — HP responded to a fully engulfed vessel fire in La Playa Cove A— 1 Anchorage. HP found that the owner/occupant was aboard the sailboat when it exploded into flames. He jumped into …
September 6, 2016