Los Angeles, CA (November 5, 2024) The community of Los Angeles was saddened as news spread of a boat overturning in the ocean, off of Redondo Beach, on Sunday afternoon, November 3rd. The accident claimed the life of 56-year-old Fredrico Salguero and left five others clinging to the boat.
A cellphone call was received by dispatcers just after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, reporting the accident. The boat was found overturned about a mile from the Los Angeles County Beach shore. The Harbor Patrol made their way to the boat and lifeguards reduced the five people clinging to the overturned vessel. Reports indicated that one of them was a child. A sixth person was reported missing and rescue divers began searching for the man. He was found trapped inside the overturned boat and officials began performing life-saving measures. Sadly, there was nothing that could be done and 56-year-old Frederico Salguero was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The other five people were taken to a hospital to receive emergency care. They are all expected to make a full recovery. Officers with the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard, are investigating this deadly accident.
All of us at Accident News Now extend heartfelt sympathies to the family of Frederico Salguero, following this terrible boating accident. We know this is a difficult time as loved ones mourn this sudden and unexpected loss. Our team of legal professionals is ready to offer guidance and support following this accident. You can contact them at your convenience, day or night.
