Deputies Rescue Man Overboard In Marina Del Rey

MARINA DEL REY, CA — Marina del Rey Sheriff's Deputies rescued a man who fell overboard about a mile offshore Sunday.

At about 5 p.m., Boat Operator Deputy Ryan Campbell and Boat Operator Deputy Jay Maeda responded to an emergency call of a person who fell overboard, the Marina del Rey Sheriff’s Station said.

The deputies located the man in the water and saved his life by pulling him out of the water, the press release said. The man was treated for exhaustion and hypothermia as they took him to the docks at Marina del Rey Sheriff’s Station, where they handed him off to waiting ambulance and fire department crews.

"We are glad to report that this boater has made a full recovery and will live to boat again," Sheriff's officials said. "Way to go Deputy Campbell and Deputy Maeda! Saving lives!"