Gusty winds to blame for a dozen rescues in and around the San Francisco Bay on Saturday
Twelve people were rescued from the San Francisco Bay and nearby waters on Saturday, as wind gusts reached 30 mph and the National Weather Service issued a small craft advisory.
At least 12 people had to be rescued from choppy waters today as gusty winds triggered a small craft advisory from the National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay.
“Please consider land-based recreational activities today,” the San Francisco Fire Department said in a tweet.
THE @NWSBayArea HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE #SF BAY.
CURRENTLY, WIND GUSTS ARE READING OVER 30 MPH AND GREATER.
PLEASE CONSIDER LAND-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TODAY.
12 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RESCUED IN OUR COASTAL AREAS BY #SFFD AND @USCGNorCal TODAY- LUCKILY…
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) July 8, 2023
The rescues involved two kite surfers near point lobos, and several kayakers.
Jon Baxter, a fire department spokesman, told Bay City News “it’s unbelievable, why would anybody go out there?” in light of the windy conditions. “No matter the skill level that you’re at, today’s not a day to be out on the bay.”
At around 1 p.m. a group of eight kayakers — two adults and six children ages 15, 14, 14, 12, 12 and 11 — were rescued near Oracle Park in San Francisco. Another two kayakers were rescued off of Pier 70 around 4 p.m.
The National Weather Service advisory is in effect through Sunday afternoon. Winds gusts were reached up to 30 miles per hour.