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Long Beach jet skier speaks out on dramatic rescue after 16 hours at sea: 'I knew my time was up'
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points He had been knocked off a jet ski and was alone until help arrived. A man from Long Beach was rescued after spending about 16 hours stranded at sea.
A man from Long Beach was rescued after spending about 16 hours stranded at sea. He had been knocked off a jet ski and was alone until help arrived. The rescue was a dramatic one, bringing relief to the stranded man.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the man was rescued after a significant amount of time in the water. The circumstances surrounding his rescue are not fully described here, but further information is available from the source.
The man has spoken out about his experience, describing the moment he was pulled to safety as one of relief.
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Category: News Published: August 23, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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