One student has yet to be located despite being rescued from the ocean on Thursday after participating in a “polar plunge” at San Francisco State University. The institution announced in a message to the community on Thursday, January 19, that senior Hamzah Alsaudi had gone into the water near Pacifica, California.
The search for Alsaudi officially ended on Friday, according to the statement. Vice President Jamillah Moore noted that Alsaudi is a “beloved” member of the university wrestling team and that the university’s prayers are with the whole Gator community as it deals with the news. According to KTVU, Alsaudi’s friends said he and two colleagues went to the shore to take a “polar dive.”
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What is a Polar Plunge?
People often take the “polar plunge(Twitter Account)” in the winter by swimming in the water despite the freezing temperatures. The gatherings are well-received by the younger generation, have the potential to serve as community-wide fundraisers, and are open to a wide range of organizational forms. In Alsaudi’s case, the group consisted of only three persons; this was not a community-wide gathering.
Where Did Alsaudi Do a Polar Plunge?
On Thursday morning, police in Pacific, California, were called to a report of a swimmer in trouble. It occurred on Esplanade Beach, a picturesque, quiet beach west of San Francisco along the famous Pacific Coast Highway.
Large Wave Pulled Student Away From Shore
An official police report states that Alsaudi was “drawn farther out from the shore” after being hit by a large wave. The 22-year-friends old’s reportedly told KTVU that he was a weak swimmer. In some areas of California, snowfall totals have topped 30 feet.
Authorities Call Off Search Following One Day
On Friday, Moore announced to the SF State community that officials were “no longer actively searching” for Alsaudi and that he is “considered missing.” According to a statement released by the Pacifica Police Department(Twitter Account), officers and firefighters combed Esplanade Beach and other nearby beaches but could not locate Alsaudi.
The San Bruno Police Department, the California Highway Patrol Air Unit, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Ocean Life Guards from California State Parks all pitched in to aid in the search. During the investigation, they utilized drones, planes, and a boat.
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