Warnings circulated online after part of the Santa Cruz Wharf in California broke off and floated into surrounding waters on December 23.
Two people with minor injuries were rescued and transported to a local hospital, and a third was able to get to safety on his own after the partial collapse at 12:45 a.m. PT, according to Santa Cruz officials. No deaths were reported.
A video recorded by bystanders and posted on Harrison Patiño is named as the owner of the video. A second video viewed by TODAY.com shows a small, house-like wooden structure floating in the sea after partially collapsing.
The 2,745-foot-long wharf has long been a local landmark and tourist attraction and was built in 1914, according to the City of Santa Cruz website. It is the sixth wharf to have existed at this location directly on Beach Street.
On X, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office warned residents and visitors to avoid the area and follow local guidance.
