12 children rescued from chilly waters after boats capsize
SANTA CRUZ, CA – MARCH 11: A boat is attached to a broken pier from a tsunami surge in a harbor on March 11, 2011 in Santa Cruz, California. (Photo by Kim White/Getty Images)
ovp test
Male shot by female at Shreveport apartment
Class to create biodiverse backyard
Rules for outbursts at Caddo School Board Meeting
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California say a dozen children participating in a sailing school had to be rescued after a large swell of frigid, choppy water overturned several small boats.
The Santa Cruz Fire Department says the sailing school was in session at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday off the coast when a large wave capsized about four vessels. Officials say about 20 people were tossed into the water, including 12 children.
News outlets report a warning had been issued earlier Sunday advising of waves that could reach up to 25 feet or higher.
Battalion Chief Daniel Kline says rescue teams pulled the children to safety. No injuries were reported.
