Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued alive, dramatic Coast Guard video shows

January 12, 2026

TL;DR

A 68-year-old surfer was rescued in Puerto Rico after being missing for more than 30 hours.
The surfer went missing near Surfer's Beach in Aguadilla on Thursday afternoon.
The U.S. Coast Guard, along with federal, territorial, and local partners, conducted the search.
A Coast Guard helicopter spotted the man stranded on rocks outside Surfer's Beach.
The surfer was rescued by being hoisted into the helicopter.
The rescue was dramatic and captured on video.
The Coast Guard emphasized the importance of having a plan, communicating intentions, and wearing life-saving equipment.

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