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| Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses and floats away amid major swell | Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses and floats away amid major swell |
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| Swell expected to bring waves as high as 26ft to central coast as pier undergoes repairs from past storm damage | Swell expected to bring waves as high as 26ft to central coast as pier undergoes repairs from past storm damage |
| A portion of the Santa Cruz wharf in Santa Cruz, California, collapsed on Monday and is floating away, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). | A portion of the Santa Cruz wharf in Santa Cruz, California, collapsed on Monday and is floating away, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). |
| The collapse comes as the area is experiencing a major swell that is expected to bring waves as high as 26ft (7.9 metres) to the central coast. | |
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| “You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water,” the NWS said. | “You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water,” the NWS said. |
| The end of the wharf had been previously damaged by winter storms and was undergoing repairs. | The end of the wharf had been previously damaged by winter storms and was undergoing repairs. |
| According to KION news, three people fell into the water when the structure collapsed and two had to be rescued after they could not get out of the water on their own. | According to KION news, three people fell into the water when the structure collapsed and two had to be rescued after they could not get out of the water on their own. |
| The NWS is warning everyone to stay out of the water and off of jetties, piers and other waterside structures. Beachgoers are warned never to turn their backs on the ocean. | |
| More details soon … | More details soon … |