Man Rescued After Being Trapped by Rising Tide on Isla Vista Shoreline

Man Rescued After Being Trapped by Rising Tide on Isla Vista Shoreline

A 72-year-old man who was trapped by the rising tide on the beach in Isla Vista was rescued Tuesday night, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Two men who were attempting to assist the victim called 9-1-1 to summon help, and firefighters responded to the scene below Del Playa Drive near Camino Pescadero, fire Capt. Scott Safechuck said. “Two firefighter rescue swimmers entered the hazardous area and physically assisted the alt…