Ocean Rescue: LA County Fire Lifeguards Pull 2 People From Water In Venice

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VENICE (CBSLA) - Los Angeles County Fire Department's Lifeguard Division pulled two people out of the water in Venice Wednesday afternoon after their boat ran aground.

LA County Fire Dept. Lifeguard Division pulls two people from the water in Venice Beach after their boat allegedly ran aground. August 4, 2021. (CBSLA)

Reports of a grounded vessel were received just after 4:35 p.m., according to LACFD lifeguards.

Lifeguards were able to pull two out of the water, as well as a dog, shortly after receiving the call, and take all three occupants in safely.

It is currently unclear what circumstances contributed to the vessel running aground.