It became the Coast Guard in 1915…and now operates 20 "surf stations" where rescues may have to be made in breaking waves. On average, the Coast Guard makes more than 5,000 rescues a year.
The unidentified man was unable to return to shore Saturday because of strong winds and sea conditions, U.S. Coast Guard ...
“The surf was relatively small ... a 45-foot response boat from Station San Diego, and the Coast Guard cutter Sea Otte,r but ...