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Lifeguards Search For Distressed Swimmers Near Venice Pier

Two swimmers were last seen struggling near the Venice pier Tuesday night.

VENICE, CA — Lifeguards and firefighters searched the water near the Venice Pier Tuesday evening after two swimmers were reported to be in distress.

The swimmers were reported to be in trouble about 8:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which sent a helicopter to the location to assist lifeguards in boats and crews on shore in the search.

As of about 9:20 p.m., no victims had been found, a dispatcher said.

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