Emergency crews rescued a person after their vehicle went into the ocean in Corona del Mar early Saturday, according to the Newport Beach Police Department.
Police and firefighters were called at about 5:30 a.m. to a vehicle in the water at Corona del Mar State Beach. There, first responders were able to rescue an individual from the water despite treacherous conditions.
“Their quick actions ensured the safety of the patient, who was later transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment,” Newport Beach police said.
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Firefighters worked with public works personnel to remove the vehicle from the water. It is unclear how it ended up on the shoreline.
The cause of the vehicle in the water is under investigation.
