Surfer Rescued from Strong Waves in Santa Barbara
• A surfer was rescued at Haskell's Beach after being swept off his board by strong waves during a night surfing session.
• Rescue teams used aerial drones to locate the surfer clinging to a lobster trap buoy a quarter-mile offshore.
• The surfer did not require medical attention, highlighting the effectiveness of the rescue operation and the importance of coastal safety awareness.
Surfer rescued after being swept offshore
A 26-year-old surfer was rescued from Haskell's Beach in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, after strong waves swept him off his board during a night surfing session. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reported the incident occurred on Friday evening. The surfer's companion alerted authorities when the surfboard washed ashore without the surfer.
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