An experienced surfer survived a powerful rip current near Ocean Beach Pier on Saturday morning. Luke Jackson went out during high tide and was separated from his board.
He told NBC 7 that about 7:30 a.m., the powerful force of a wave ripped the leash from his ankle, leaving him treading water.
“The surfboard’s gone, and I know it’s going into the wall of water, and I just started swimming,” Jackson said…