Six people were rescued after a 44-foot power boat struck the breakwater in Long Beach Friday afternoon, fire officials said on social media.
1:45pm, LBFD Lifeguards on scene of 44’ power boat that struck breakwater. Six passengers accounted for and safe. Boat sank due to major hull damage despite aggressive dewatering efforts. Salvage efforts are being coordinated with US Coast Guard. Accident under investigation. pic.twitter.com/KthlIZMCrS
— Long Beach Fire (CA) (@LBFD) August 24, 2018
The boat sank due to “due to major hull damage despite aggressive dewatering efforts,” fire officials said.
No injuries were reported.