Coast Guard searching for 2 possible missing surfers near Santa Cruz Lighthouse

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/07/2026 02:15 AM EST

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Coast Guard searching for 2 possible missing surfers near Santa Cruz Lighthouse
02/07/2026 01:52 AM EST

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The Coast Guard is searching for two possible missing surfers in the vicinity of the Santa Cruz Lighthouse in California, Friday evening. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watch standers received a report from two good Samaritans who observed two surfers yelling for help in the water.