Pacifica: Police ask for public’s help after surfer in distress reported at Rockaway Beach

PACIFICA — Police have asked the public for more information regarding a report of a surfer in distress, last seen at Rockaway Beach Thursday, according to authorities.

Officials from the Pacifica Police Department, the North County Fire Authority and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report at about 6 p.m. of a surfer, who appeared to be in distress in the water at Rockaway Beach, according to a news release. Witnesses said they lost sight or the surfer shortly before authorities arrived at the scene. It’s unknown if the surfer returned safely to shore.

After a search of the water and area that lasted for several hours, officials didn’t find any anything suggesting someone had left the area and didn’t return, such as an unattended vehicle or property. Pacifica police also didn’t get any reports of a missing person at the time.

Police have asked anyone with more information to contact the Pacifica Police Department at 650-738-714 or the tip line at 650-359-4444. Online tips can be submitted through the Pacifica police website.