In a dramatic scene in Ocean Beach on Saturday, San Diego lifeguards and surfers helped rescue more than 20 people who were in the water, on a jetty or trapped inside a suspected smuggling boat.

The 56-foot Miss Sandy started taking on water on Jan. 17 as the Coast Guard rushed to rescue it. They tried pumping out the water for 90 minutes, but the flooding was so intense, the boat couldn ...

and was able to locate the kayaker and bring him safely aboard the pilot boat. A rescue boat was deployed by the Victory 1 casino vessel to assist in the rescue, and they were able to recover gear ...

In a dramatic scene in Ocean Beach on Saturday, San Diego lifeguards and surfers helped rescue more than 20 people who were in the water, on a jetty or trapped inside a suspected smuggling boat.