SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz fire confirms to KION a 150 foot portion of the wharf fell into the water, taking three construction workers down into the ocean.
Jenny Caye Marini
Video taken by Jenny Caye Marini shows someone standing on the flotilla of debris in the water.
Jenny Caye Marini
Alekz Londos
Two of the victims were rescued by lifeguards and one victim was able to get out of the water on their own.
No significant injuries were reported, according to Santa Cruz Fire.
Some of the debris, including potentially hazardous materials, released during the incident according to Santa Cruz Fire.
As a result, the city is shutting down Main and Cowell’s Beach.
KION crews reported seeing the bathroom structure previously on the wharf floating up against a cliffside at the eastern edge of the Boardwalk.
The part of the wharf that collapsed was already closed due to previous storm damage. The wharf is being shut down for at least the rest of the day.
High Surf and Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect.
