Lifeguards stop trio from surfing tsunami-like waves

March 12th, 2010    Posted in swimwear

Three competitive young surfers have plans to surf tsunami-like waves. However, this plan will not take place at least for now as lifeguards stopped them from going to the ocean.

According to reports, teenagers Luke Davis, Kolohe Andino and Ian Crane were surfing at San Clemente beach on Saturday despite the tsunami alert issued. They were seen by lifeguards and were halted in their bid to surf the waves.

The three surfers were the only ones seen at the San Clemente Pier when the lifeguards closed the premises at noon. A tidal wave alert was called which could likely hit the ocean from twelve noon to one in the afternoon.

Andino, a 15-year old reigning Surfing America champion and owner of nine national surfing titles, said that he did not know that lifeguards have the power to issue citations to rule breakers.

Lifeguards said that they have repeatedly told the beachgoers at that time to leave the premises due to the tsunami alert.