A 26-year-old surfer was rescued after being swept away from shore by powerful high surf off Haskell’s Beach early Friday evening, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
At approximately 6:28 p.m, the surfer lost his board and managed to grab onto a lobster trap buoy while awaiting help. He had been surfing with a friend who immediately reported him missing—quick action the department said “made a huge difference.”
Fire personnel conducting an initial shoreline search found the surfer’s board washed up on the beach, confirming the situation…