Peninsula Surfer’s Death Under Investigation

PACIFICA, CA — A surfer died in Pacifica on Sunday despite the efforts of good Samaritans to save him, police said.

Officers and North County Fire Authority personnel at around 2:48 p.m. responded to Pacifica State Beach, also known as Linda Mar Beach, on the report of a person in the water and in distress, police said.

Officers determined there were two male surfers in distress in the surf, and that a beachgoer with help from his son and other beachgoers were able to bring them to shore.

“Despite exhaustive lifesaving efforts by paramedics on scene, they were unable to revive one of the patients,” police said in a statement.

“The second subject rescued from the water was transported to a local hospital for further medical attention, and was later released.”

The investigation into this death is being conducted by the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office and the Pacifica Police Department.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Pacifica Police Department at 650-738-7314. Refer to Case 22-3073.