San Diego

Lifeguards Rescue 4 from Sailboat that Ran Onto Reef at Sunset Cliffs

Lifeguards rescued four people from a sailboat that ran onto a reef at San Diego's Sunset Cliffs on Sunday, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD).

Officials first received two 911 calls from people on shore near Ladera Street Park at Sunset Cliffs around 11:17 a.m., saying they saw a sailboat that appeared to be too close to shore. 

The sailboat, about 35 to 40 feet, had gotten stuck on a reef, according to San Diego Lifeguards, however, lifeguards were unable to remove the boat from the reef. 

Lifeguards used a surf boat, rescue water craft and fire boat to rescue four people on board. 

No one was injured. 

No other information was available.

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