"The decision to suspend a search weighs heavily on all crews involved, said Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Michael Zapawa, search and rescue mission coordinator at Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. That decision is based on careful evaluation of all available information, including extensive search efforts, environmental conditions, and survivability assessments."
"A Coast Guard Station Monterey boat crew and Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco aircrew responded to the initial report of two surfers in distress yelling for help approximately 200 yards offshore near the Santa Cruz Lighthouse. The Coast Guard Cutter Alder crew arrived on scene at approximately 1 a.m. to continue search efforts, while the Station Monterey boat crew and Air Station San Francisco aircrew returned to base."
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search after partners searched more than 90 miles for a combined 10½ hours, ending operations about 8 a.m. The suspension followed an initial report of two surfers yelling for help roughly 200 yards offshore near the Santa Cruz Lighthouse. Coast Guard crews involved included Station Monterey boat crew, Air Station San Francisco aircrew, and the Cutter Alder, with assistance from Santa Cruz Fire Department, Santa Cruz Police Department, Santa Cruz Dispatch and the Civil Air Patrol. Decision factors included environmental conditions, extensive search efforts, survivability assessments, and evaluation of all available information. No official reports of missing surfers were received; anyone with information should contact 415-399-7399.
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