Crime & Safety

Boat Involved In Coast Guard Rescue Washes Ashore On San Francisco's Ocean Beach

"I did everything I could to keep my passengers safe," said Jeffrey Miler, owner and captain of the boat. "All of them had lifejackets on."

(CBS Bay Area)

October 1, 2024

It was quite a spectacle at Ocean Beach Monday as the boat at the center of the massive U.S. Coast Guard rescue over the weekend washed ashore.

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Five people were rescued from the waters off Ocean Beach Sunday afternoon by fire crews and the Coast Guard, according to the fire department.

Curious beachgoers came by to take pictures Monday as the Coast Guard started a lengthy operation to remove the damaged boat from the beach. Jeffrey Miler, the captain and owner of the boat, talked about the dramatic rescue Sunday afternoon.

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