Alive on the Coast

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That's all anyone lost in the surf after dark could want, I'd hazard a guess. And, that's just what one surfer got while I was shooting a long exposure near the place where this was made.

There were some very favorable facts that averted a tragedy that evening: The State Parks Lifeguards and emergency personnel are stationed close-by, the man was not injured, and the bonehead who took this finally opened up to buying a cellphone.

I have to say I almost shrugged the cries for help off as more screwing around by morons. There were, in fact, two men much closer to the surfer that absolutely and unequivocally dismissed the man's calls for help. And, I guess that factored into my mind standing there holding the phone. Good night to be an independent thinker! Help means help.

I really liked the fast response and the badass lifeguards who could give a harbor seal a run for his money swimming in that mess at night.

You can see the squiggly light trails of people going up and down the cliff trail.

Thanks for having a look and being safe!

 

www.pressdemocrat.com/news/4601053-181/lifeguards-rescue-...

 

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