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Long Beach jet ski accident and ocean rescue

Overview

On a Sunday evening, Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr., 53, and his roommate, Donna Durbay, were separated from their personal watercraft off the coast of Long Beach, California, after being knocked off by a wave. While Durbay managed to swim to a breakwater and contact a rental company, Carbullido, who cannot swim, was swept into the open ocean.

Despite wearing a life jacket, Carbullido spent approximately 12 hours adrift, paddling in the dark and cold waters. Following an overnight search involving the U.S. Coast Guard, the Long Beach Fire Department, and the Long Beach Police Department, a Coast Guard helicopter spotted Carbullido at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday, roughly 2.5 to 3 miles offshore from the Seal Beach Pier.

A rescue swimmer was lowered to retrieve him, and he was airlifted to shore. Carbullido, who reported being bruised and freezing, was hospitalized in stable condition with signs of hypothermia.

Entities

Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr. · U.S. Coast Guard · Long Beach · Donna Durbay · Long Beach Fire Department

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Long Beach man survives 12 hours adrift after jet ski accident

    A 53-year-old man survived 12 hours adrift in the ocean off Long Beach after a jet ski accident. He was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter 2.5 miles off Seal Beach Pier.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Long Beach jet skier found alive after overnight ocean search

    A 53-year-old man was rescued alive by the U.S. Coast Guard after spending the night missing in the ocean off Long Beach, California, following a jet ski accident.

Sources

abc7.com · cremation.com · jbassettlaw.com · mynewsla.com · offthepress.com · wsvn.com

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