Four Rescued As Power Boat Sinks In Malibu

MALIBU, CA — A 47-foot power boat sank this afternoon off Malibu after taking on water, but all four people on board were safely rescued by lifeguards.

The boat was reported to be taking on water at about 12:45 p.m., just off the coast, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Lifeguards took the four people onto a Bay Watch boat, a dispatcher said.

Details about possible salvage of the vessel were not immediately available.

City News Service contributed to this post