A surfer's routine encounter with the Pacific turned perilous when his yellow surfboard broke in half amid aggressive waves near Fort Point. In a swift response marked by collaboration and skill, the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) and San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) moved quickly, deploying rescue boats to navigate the treacherous waters.
The incident, detailed in a San Francisco Fire Department media post, unfolded with the SFFD and SFPD joining forces, their rescue boats becoming a lifeline for the distressed surfer. He was shepherded to safety, and the operation concluded without further ordeal.
SURF RESCUE FORT POINT
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) February 17, 2025
SURFER IN DISTRESS- YELLOW SURFBOARD BROKEN IN HALF - SFFD AND SFPD RESCUE BOATS ON SCENE pic.twitter.com/A0AxUDD2aU
The surfer lodged no medical complaints after the harrowing experience.
