Dramatic race against time to rescue group trapped in cave with rising water
A rescue operation was launched after rising tides trapped a group of beachgoers in a cave in Santa Cruz. First responders, including CAL FIRE and the Coast Guard, worked to rescue those stranded, with some individuals unable to swim. Officials have issued warnings about the dangers of changing tides and the importance of checking local tide charts before visiting coastal areas.
- ▪A group of beachgoers was trapped in a cave due to rising tides in Santa Cruz.
- ▪Five individuals who could swim were able to wade out with lifeguard assistance.
- ▪Three individuals who could not swim were rescued by the Coast Guard and taken to safety.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/us-news/race-against-time-to-rescue-group-trapped-in-california-cave-with-rising-water/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 14:56:10 -0400 |
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Metro Dramatic race against time to rescue group trapped in cave with rising water By Nina Joudeh Published May 18, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A frantic coastal rescue mission unfolded after rising tides trapped a group of beachgoers inside a cave in Santa Cruz Sunday night. A member of a large group trapped in a cave near Davenport texted 911 for help just before 8 p.m. as water was rising, according to CAL FIRE CZU. Several of those trapped could not swim, officials added. CAL FIRE, Santa Cruz County Fire, the US Coast Guard, Santa Cruz City Fire with one lifeguard, Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol, and California State Parks lifeguards rushed to the dangerous scene.
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