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Jet skier who went missing off Long Beach found alive after 12-hour search, Coast Guard says
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The Coast Guard was involved in the search, which lasted for 12 hours and took place in the water. A 53-year-old man has been found alive after a lengthy search.
A 53-year-old man has been found alive after a lengthy search. He was riding a jet ski when he went missing. The Coast Guard was involved in the search, which lasted for 12 hours and took place in the water.
The man was found alive, bringing an end to the search. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the search was extensive and lasted for nearly half a day.
Further information about the incident can be found through the source, which reported on the search and its outcome. The Coast Guard's involvement helped bring the man to safety after his ordeal.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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