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An adult man and a 9-year-old child died Friday after they were swept out to sea in the cold waters off the Golden Gate Bridge.
The coroner's office released the identities of the victim's Saturday morning.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office said Juan Escamillo-Rojas, 37, and his son Juan Carlos Escamillo-Monroy died after being swept out while fishing. They were both residents of San Francisco.
The U.S. Coast Guard found the two between Point Bonita and the Marin Headlands. A Coast Guard rescue boat and a Tiburon fire boat responded to the call for help, but with the water temperature a cold 53 degrees, the man and his son did not survive.
Officials says initially three people were swept out by the waters at Lower Fisherman’s around 4 p.m. Only one family member made it back to shore.
“It appears that one subject was able to get out of the surf and make a 911 call who coordinated the rescue units to a more precise location,” Randy Lavasseur, Law Enforcement Deputy Chief with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, said.
A Tiburon fire crew headed to the area for training and the U.S. Coast Guard searched the cold water and found the pair 25 minutes later.
Locals call Lower Fisherman’s “Black Sands Beach.” Signs at the trail head warn of dangerous conditions. Park police say the picturesque spot turns dangerous quickly.
“If you look at the terrain right now, it’s very rocky, uneven, it’s slippery,” Lavasseur said. “If you go down into the water’s edge, the tides can move up and down and even before you know it your feet are up in water and you can be climbing rocks because that tide moves up so quickly.”
Investigators are still piecing together exactly how the incident happened.
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May they rest in peace. At least dying doing something happy. I know that when I go, fishing is the way I want. But it is so sad... so much ahead for them. My kindest regards in Heaven the Eternal place of fisherman's delight.
They died screaming, in a raging ocean and that's it / there is no God / dead is dead / there is nothing beyond this world except the scattering of atoms in a chaotic universe.
Spoken like a true non-believer.
Alcohol is proof that God loves you too Boozer.
Hi Denver. Merry Christmas. I hope Dollar and Delinquent are well.
Boozer is the kind of person you hope gets hit by a bus. Not because he's a "non-believer" but because he's an all around jerk.
At least Boozer tells it like it is, instead of reciting tales from a book of fables.
Boozer-1248521
They died screaming, in a raging ocean and that's it / there is no God / dead is dead / there is nothing beyond this world except the scattering of atoms in a chaotic universe.
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And you KNOW this to be a fact because you've died before?
Well, you what it says: "Whatever a man thinketh, therefore he is."
You can buy into the: "We're all just wormfood" all you like, it's your choice. However, I believe we have a much higher purpose than being "wormfood." I don't need for you to understand that, much less justify my reasons for believing the way I do to any atheist here, so...
Anyway, my thoughts and PRAYERS are with their families tonight.
Well, you what it says: "Whatever a man thinketh, therefore he is."
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It should have been: Well, you know what it says...
Typo
Boozer,
You do know it is OK not to comment at all if you have nothing nice to say. Just thought I would throw that out there for you.
How very tragic two who loved each other so very much, have lost their lives.Taken far too soon from their journeys in life together.So much promise in the younger, left unfulfilled.So much wisdom and love to be shared by the older.Yet love is not wasted, its fruit has a promise that there is more still to come.Time on earth itself may be brief, but in eternity's measure an endless harvest will be gathered.
There are some folks who believe there is nothing after death staunchly claim,ly there's nothing after death.Holding themselves up as if the only one qualified with authority. When truly those who actually have died, would as such qualify. Instead of being respectful of others views, they insult them, belittling.They do themselves a disservice.Such behaviors show immaturity.
Others who seek to know of what is beyond ones death, will turn to prayer, religion, sacred writings, ancient texts or near death encounters.Still others have seen loved ones, who have appeared to them, at the moment of their death, though great distances apart.To leave words of comfort.Which those survivors will take to their graves as proof of life after death.Never sharing such sacred experiences with anyone.I suspect many people have things the world will never know of, for fear it would make fun of such events.
I hope the family will be surrounded by all those who love and care for them.That they will feel the support of their community around them, be given strength in the days to come.None of us gets through life,without struggles and storms at times.Yet, it is at such times, we discover how much others really care for us.
Hi Cheetah,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. We had a merry Christmas. The wife got Dollar, and I got Delinquent.
Since the existence of God can neither be proved nor dis-proved, your comment is self-serving.
"People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." ---Kierkegaard
"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forego their use." ---Galileo Galilei
It's always sad to see things like this happen. I hope father and son are at peace and together.
It's equally sad to know there are so many lost, angry and hopeless people like Boozer. People who believe in nothing but themselves leaving them to believe in nothing at all because that is how they view themselves. Viewing the world through their own reflection of despair and loneliness is all they have, all they know. Boozer, perhaps you'll find peace when you too go the way of this father and son. Buck up son. At least that's something to look forward to.
May They rest in peace....but..God had do saying on this.....is plain poor judgment on the old man....the poor child rest in peace..fishing on eternity......
The son trusted the father to have some brains! Good job dad!
cheetah-822547.....this format is to comment on articles....it is NOT a chat room.....
Jabbaman....boozer is not in dispair...he is not 'needy' and afraid and does not need to turn to an invisible spirit that never answers. Prayer is self hypnosis....think about it.........
Boozer is an idiot. He is no better than religious wing nuts who say someone is going to burn in hell. Whatever you do or don't believe, a moment of grief is no tome to rub salt.
"cheetah-822547.....this format is to comment on articles....it is NOT a chat room....."
Two posts and you haven't said dick about cold saltwater. Welcome to Newsvine - Jesus loves you too.
ga cheetah
Thank you for sharing the wisdom and knowledge you have gained on Newsvine after being a member for a month. If you are still around after two months, you may also know some people well enough to exchange pleasantries. If not, you may take this away with you:
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." ---Oscar Wilde
When I die I want to go like grandpa did, peacefully in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like his passengers. Oldie but goodie-keep up the good posts cheeta/db2!
Be with the family in there time of need
Your fairy tale God retired years ago, to a condo in the Florida keys.
Poor little child, + stupid Father = Tragedy
Your mouth is a tragedy.
I was thinking more like it was a case of natural selection , evolution at it's best even though it is pretty sad when one so young dies .
How awful! This year, along with joy, the holiday season has brought unimaginable sorrow for so many.
There are only a couple of safe beaches from Pismo Beach to Seattle on the West Coast.
If you're an idiot, a cup of water is dangerous for you.
So very sad a Father being a good Dad and taking his son fishing. Sending condolences to the family and friends this has been a season of tragedies for so many families. May they all rest in peace.
The Northern California coastline is treacherous yet beautiful.My condolences to the family of the father and son.
Where is this treacherous coast line?
From San Luis Obispo north. The Coast line is rocky and if you are not careful the tide wil sneak up on you. Next thing you know your in the surf being pounded on the rocks. Very dangerous unless you are aware of the situation.
I'm so happy Grief Counselors are available for the 1st responders!!!!!!! I remember not too long ago, 1st responders never needed that. They understood their job. They saw all sorts of 'bad deaths.' A drowning isn't a 'bad' death for a 1st responder. A mangled car wreck can be a little disturbing - but even then, you accept that by heeding the call.
I saw a cat get hit by a truck the other day. Poor thing!! Where's MY GRIEF COUNSELOR? OMG. The liberal media is really going overboard anymore adding their spin on EVERY STORY...
Seeing a cat get hit would tear me up.
The cat is being hit by something un-natural and very fast.
The Californians got killed by something natural/slow moving body of water that is regular as clockwork.
Tide goes in. Tide goes out. Repeat.
It's my opinion that cats are smarter than Californians.
Ban beaches.
No. Ban the surf.
Had they carried a concealed weapon, this wouldn't have happened.
All Bob Costas knows is that if he had banned hand guns in this country then none of this would have happened...
I think that there needs to be better controls on who gets guns and a method of determining who is a responsible gun owner and who is not. Responsible owners should be treated differently than irresponsible owners.
And maybe if we have better control of who is able to have babies, then only the rich survive. As long as you stay focused on the ultimate goal by way of politicians, then all things become clear as the bright flash from a nuclear bomb.
You're even more stupid than the guy who drowned!
I wondered how long it would take for someone to turn a discussion about the tragic holiday week drowning of a father and son into a rant about gun control. Try to clear your mind and stay on subject. Or, do you think that if they had been armed with assault weapons they would not have drowned?
Such a tradegy just after Christmas. Feel sad for their family. Life is so precious and there are so many who really do not have a clue or take it for granted.
Ok, how did this even happen? There are warnings all around there of rip tides and strong currents.
Probably can't read... or comprehend.
jimboza
Or both.
Lots of negative news stories out there. Every single day. Suffering sells.
It's always been like this. It always sells.
Welcome to the human species where we all say, 'It's better you than me...'
Funny thing though... most of us will live in fear while the rest of us live. I say Pick, time is a' wasting..
The ocean will most assuredly kill you in an instant if you are not prepared.
I am going to ride 100 or more waves with 30 to 40 foot faces today, and it is a lot of fun as long as I am prepared.
Boozer has a point, but he also misses the point. There is a God, God created the Big Bang and the Big Bang created the Universe.
After that it is all probability distribution.
Windancersong - typical Christian "Godspeak" gibberish. Save it for church.
Slodon - absolutely. The California coat north of Point Conception is very, very dangerous. Cold water. Rapid currents. Great White sharks. The surf right now is "Richtering", but the sets can be 20 minutes apart.
ENDRUST: Congratulations if you can ride 100 waves in one afternoon! A lot of men join the Navy so they can ride the WAVEs. But 100 in one afternoon has got to be some kinda record!
jerryb-1604912, ....on the last 2 his b***s turned blue......
In this particular case, God was the ocean. And He always wins.
None of us are getting out of here alive. The trick is, not to do anything stupid to shorten our time here.
It is a big mistake when near water a life jacket is not worn. If something can happen it most likely will. I feel for the family.
that is two illegals down 25 million more to go
if you will kindly kill yourself, that will make one less idiot who might reproduce.
looks like thats two less democrat voters. godspeed surfers.
It is an unfortunate event. Condolences to their family. It is very irritating to me the way police refer to people as "subjects", or "white males" or "black females", like we are all some kind of lower order of life. Are they some higher species that they can refer to other people as animals with no minds or personalities? Their behavior is not indicative of any superior status.
But while we're on the subject, they refer to themselves and each other as "units", so, which is worse, to be a "subject", or to be a "unit"?
Very sad. Condolences to family and friends.
The real shame of this is that "Boozer" got more likes than any. Truly we are a Godless country. Not because of God or mindless people blaming him. But because mindless fools have taken over this good earth.