Watch: Historic Wooden Wharf Collapses After A Powerful Storm Hits California Coast

The historic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on December 23, 2024, after a powerful storm hit the California coast. The collapse happened around 12:45 p.m., taking with it three inspectors, two engineers, and a project manager, into the water.

They were conducting routine inspections for a renovation project on the wharf. Two of the inspectors were quickly rescued by lifeguards on jet skies, while the third made their way to safety on their own.

Fortunately, no one