Crews searching for missing swimmer
A search was underway for a swimmer who went missing at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey.
LOS ANGELES – A desperate search continues for a swimmer who went missing in the water at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey overnight.
The swimmer was reported missing around 1 a.m. Wednesday at the beach located near Vista del Mar and Sandpiper Street. Fire officials said three friends went for a night swim and only two came out of the water. They told authorities they hadn’t seen their friend since going in.
The swimmer had been missing for 15–20 minutes before Los Angeles County lifeguards began their search and other lifeguards joined in with two boats.
LA County search and rescue crews were faced with a challenging task as they were searching in dark waters overnight. FOX 11’s ground crew also observed officials on the sand driving up and down the coast.
The name of the missing swimmer has not been released.
As of 6:30 a.m., the search has been suspended until daylight.