Teen Freed From Sand by San Diego Lifeguards, Firefighters

July 17, 2024

The teen emerged from the hole to applause and cheers from people on Mission Beach.

Susan Nicol

A teen freed from a hole in the sand on a California beach emerged to applause and cheers Tuesday evening.

She and friends were digging in the sand in Mission Beach when she fell in and couldn't get out, according to CBS8.

Lifeguards and civilians worked together with San Diego firefighters to dig her out.

She managed to walk with medics to a waiting ambulance. She was transported to a hospital for a check-up.

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Susan Nicol | News Editor

Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.