A Seal Beach lifeguard was involved in a dramatic accident last night, crashing into a pier while attempting a daring rescue. The lifeguard, who was responding to a swimmer in distress, became entangled in a buoy attached to his wrist, causing him to be yanked back violently as he leaped off the pier. Witnesses gasped as the lifeguard slammed into the wooden landing, with one onlooker capturing the heart-stopping moment on video.

Fortunately, the lifeguard emerged relatively unscathed, assuring concerned bystanders that he was “fine” after the collision. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with the buoy getting caught on the railing just as the lifeguard jumped. As he was untangled and the buoy was tossed back into the water, he remarkably resumed his duties, swimming to assist the swimmer who had jumped seconds earlier.

This incident comes just three days after another lifeguard, Isaiah Osorio, suffered a severe spinal cord injury while on duty. The recent spate of accidents has left the Seal Beach community rattled, with locals expressing concern over the safety of lifeguards. The city’s Marine Safety Department is expected to hold a press conference to address these alarming incidents that have unfolded in such quick succession.

As the lifeguard community grapples with these challenges, the urgency and danger of their work have never been more apparent. The situation remains fluid, and updates are anticipated as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents.