Alive After 12 Hours in Pacific | Long Beach News

A 53-year-old man survived over 12 hours drifting alone in the Pacific after falling off a personal watercraft near Long Beach—rescued by Coast Guard crews who spotted him in a green life jacket, confirmed his survival when he waved his arm, and pulled him from the frigid waters. Hypothermic but uninjured, he was warmed with blankets aboard the helicopter and is now recovering. His story underscores the lifesaving power of wearing a life jacket—and how precise search patterns using currents and tides make these rare rescues possible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b97f32d9cd5cc986