Large surf and strong currents yesterday contributed to multiple rescue calls from santa cruz beach-goers. Santa cruz firefighters and fire department lifeguards responded to a few incidents at mitchell’s cove. In 1-incident, a couple of surfers were able to get themselves to safety without help, while in another incident, a surfer had to be assisted by a lifeguard boat. He refused medical treatment. Shortly after that, a boogie-boarder had to be assisted by another person. She also refused medical treatment. Fire department lifeguards were also called to assist a woman at the san Lorenzo river mouth, however there were no victims upon arrival.
