The Santa Barbara County Fire Department released the full video of last Friday’s ocean rescue at Haskell’s Beach in Goleta.
A 26-year-old surfer was swept out by high evening surf after losing his board on Feb. 6, 2026, but he was able to cling to a lobster trap buoy until help arrived, according to the fire department.
The surfer’s friend reported the incident immediately, and a shore search found the board. Drones with infrared located the surfer a quarter-mile offshore…