Firefighters respond to Goleta Beach after 30-foot sailboat runs aground amid rainy weather

By Jessica Brest

January 28, 2021 12:16 am

Published January 27, 2021 11:58 pm

GOLETA, Calif. - Crews with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to an ocean rescue at Goleta Beach Wednesday night after a 30-foot sailboat reportedly ran aground.

The incident was first reported around 11:05 p.m. on the portion of the beach closest to Isla Vista.

Multiple engines are in the area of Sandspit Road where the boat and one person was found.

County Fire said the was safe and not in need of urgent medical attention. They are now in contact with Coast Guard to coordinate cleanup.

SBC on scene at Goleta Beach with a 30 foot sailboat that has ran aground. Person in boat is safe and is in contact with coast guard to coordinate clean up. SBC water rescue team launched in support of op. Crews have since been released. C/T 2305. Sig. weather at time of event.
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) January 28, 2021

It is unclear how much weather played a factor in this crash.

NewsChannel 3 is on the way to the scene.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.

Article Topic Follows: Santa Barbara - South County

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