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Fisherwoman Swept Into Ocean By Sneaker Wave After Pier Closure In Pacifica: Report

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The longtime angler spent seven minutes in the surf before fellow fishermen pulled her to safety with a rope.

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New York PostNew York Post
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California woman dragged into the ocean as massive ‘sneaker wave’ strikes

Massive "sneaker" waves dragged a California fisherwoman into the Pacific Ocean Tuesday, leaving her fighting for her life.

·New York, United States
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PatchPatch
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Fisherwoman Swept Into Ocean By Sneaker Wave After Pier Closure In Pacifica: Report

The longtime angler spent seven minutes in the surf before fellow fishermen pulled her to safety with a rope.

·United States
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Azteca Baja CaliforniaAzteca Baja California

A Wave Swept Her Out to Sea: Fisherwoman Survives After Seven Minutes in the Ocean in California

What seemed like a peaceful morning of fishing turned into a nightmare for a woman on the California coast. An unexpected wave swept her out to sea while she was fishing from the shore in Pacifica, creating tense moments that nearly ended in tragedy. Fortunately, the quick reaction of other fishermen allowed her to survive to tell the tale. Woman survives in Pacifica waves after being swept away by a sudden wave. According to local authorities, …

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Redwood City PulseRedwood City Pulse
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As the Pacifica Pier faces an uncertain fate, its closure has the community that calls it home reeling

Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.

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HoodlineHoodline

Sneaker Wave Snatches Pacifica Fisherwoman Before Beach Rescuers Reel Her Back In

A fisherwoman was rescued off Pacifica after a sudden sneaker wave; NWS warned of hazardous surf and officials urge caution.

·United States
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Patch broke the news in United States on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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