High Surf in Redwood Coast, California

High Surf December 14, 1999 · Redwood Coast, California

Death

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A crab boat outbound across the Humboldt Bay bar was struck by a rogue wave and sunk. Three crewmen were rescued by the Coast Guard. A fourth crewman, the boat owner, drown. The exact age of the owner was not available.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5721539. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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