CNN —A series of atmospheric river-fueled storms are pounding the West with powerful winds, drenching rain, heavy mountain snow and churning up massive waves and dangerous seas just off the coast.
A large wave likely pinned him there, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
This storm is also whipping up winds elsewhere along the West Coast, where high wind alerts are in effect.
A 150-foot segment of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, shown here Tuesday, plunged into the Pacific Ocean on Monday afternoon.
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said the city will need to address those broader challenges going forward.
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