Several surfers catching waves off the California coast sped into action to assist two adults and four children who were thrown into rough waters after their boat collided with a strong wave.

The Santa Cruz Fire Department said the surfers helped save the passengers from a “potentially tragic incident.” ...

Six people were rescued after their boat capsized in heavy surf off the coast of Santa Cruz over the weekend, officials said.

Fire crews and city lifeguards used rescue boards to reach the surfers while additional agencies were summoned to the ...

One of the largest swells of the winter generated huge waves last weekend. Surfers at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz could not believe their eyes when a family ...

Six people were rescued in Santa Cruz after a boat capsized Saturday morning, the fire department said. The fire department said they received reports of a “confirmed water rescue” at 701 W. Cliff Dr.

A family of six was pulled from the surf off Santa Cruz after their small fishing boat capsized, thanks to a swift rescue by local surfers.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Surfers in Santa Cruz are being lauded as heroes after they swam toward a capsized boat and pulled six injured people onto their boards until emergency crews arrived. Droves ...