BREAKING: A man tragically drowned while fishing at Bean Hollow State Beach in San Mateo County on Wednesday, November 29, officials confirm. The incident occurred around 3 p.m., prompting immediate response from emergency crews.
According to the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, a woman reported her husband missing while they were both fishing. She had briefly left to retrieve something from their car, and upon her return, he had vanished from sight. A bystander spotted the man in the water, and firefighters quickly pulled him to shore.
Despite receiving CPR on-site, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident marks the fourth drowning off the California coast in recent weeks, raising serious concerns about safety in turbulent waters.
Earlier this month, Amanpreet Thind, a 35-year-old U.S. Army specialist from New Jersey, was swept away at Soberanes Point, while a week prior, Yuji Hu, 39, and his 7-year-old daughter tragically lost their lives in rough waters near Garrapata State Beach.
As the latest tragedy unfolds, a “beach hazards” warning has been issued for San Mateo County, with the National Weather Service forecasting dangerous breaking waves expected to reach heights of 10 to 14 feet. Local authorities are urging beachgoers to exercise extreme caution in light of these conditions.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
