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San Diego Firehawk helicopter assists in search for swimmer

San Diego Fire Rescue Helicopter 3 Firehawk
San Diego Fire Rescue Helicopter 3 helping to locate a swimmer off Mission Beach, June 15, 2022. Ryan Grothe.

On Tuesday three swimmers off Mission Beach near San Diego were in distress, having trouble staying afloat. Lifeguards rescued two, but the third was not found. On Wednesday the search transitioned to a recovery. Units involved included Helicopter 3 from San Diego Fire Rescue, three lifeguard rescue vessels, and scuba divers for a total of 18 personnel.

Ryan Grothe took the opportunity to get additional photos of San Diego Fire Rescue’s Firehawk helicopter. Thanks Ryan!

San Diego Fire Rescue Helicopter 3 Firehawk
San Diego Fire Rescue Helicopter 3 helping to locate a swimmer off Mission Beach, June 15, 2022. Ryan Grothe.

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