Sneakerwave — San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California
2014-10-12 · San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Three people were on the beach at Gray Whale Cove when a Sneaker Wave washed them out into the ocean. A dozen beachgoers formed a human chain and pulled the three from the water. Emergency responders performed CPR on a woman pulled from the surf. She was airlifted to a hospital but died. The other two people rescued were treated for hypothermia.
Wider weather episode
High surf and dangerous beach conditions were present during the weekend of October 11-12. Several rescues took place at area beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 543238. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.