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Surfer dies after rescue off Ocean beach

By: Brent Begin
Examiner Staff Writer
April 12, 2009

A man rescued from the frigid waters of Ocean Beach Sunday afternoon died at a local hospital, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Firefighters rescued the victim after 2 p.m. in the waters just south of the Cliff House, according to a dispatcher.

Emergency personnel administered CPR on the victim before he was taken to the hospital where he died, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Fire officials did not have information about what the man was doing in the water.

The medical examiner has not yet identified him.

Drowning statistics were not immediately available Sunday for Ocean Beach, but the treacherous currents have claimed several lives in the past decade. In 2006, a surfer died in the waters, and a 29-year-old man drowned after saving two young boys caught in a riptide.

 



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tracy pierce

Apr 13, 2009

Poor Tom, I'm sad for him, I'm sad for his family,...I'm sad for all of us...

 

Paul Spana

Apr 13, 2009

You were a great artist Tom. Thanks for your contributions to the art car world and especially your great enthusiasm to the it.

 

Paul Spana

Apr 13, 2009

You were a great artist Tom. Thanks for your contributions to the art car world and especially your great enthusiasm to the it.

 

RocmanUSA

Apr 13, 2009

Via con Dios, my friend... Thanks fro tryig so hard, Marc- Must have been hell. RIP, Tom- Rocky

 

kenny

Apr 13, 2009

RIP Tom, fires will not burn as bright now that you are gone. Kenny

 

organic

Apr 13, 2009

Tom the artcar you built for us and the good times we have had on it over the years will live on in your name.

 

Mr. Lucky

Apr 13, 2009

All of us in Minnesota that have been so fortunate to have had your presence grace our lives, are now shedding enough tears to create another lake. We are now the Land of 10,001 Lakes. Thank you for your magnificant gift.

 

Nod D'Nal-Teews

Apr 13, 2009

"I am saddened by the news that you have moved on to the other side. I was so looking forward to our September meeting. Carry on my brother, say hello to our friends who preceded you, and continue to amaze folks with your creations. I love you."

 

Alf

Apr 18, 2009

I never met Tom. I wish I had. I know I'd have liked him. I went to high school with his mother. She was rightfully proud of him; probably more so that he ever knew. It seems like we almost always lose the good ones too soon. RIP, Guy, and wherever you are, keep up the good work !

 

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