An Avalon Harbor Patrol officer lost his life defending a boat that was ultimately destroyed by high seas caused by the storm that occured Tuesday, Dec. 30, according to City Manager Ben Harvey.
A civilian life was also lost Tuesday night, Harvey said.
The names of the victims have not been released. Few details were available as City Manager Harvey was on his way to the city’s command center when he confirmed the two fatalities.
Harvey described Tuesday’s storm as a “major” one with extremely high seas and strong winds.
An Avalon Harbor Patrol officer lost his life defending a boat that was ultimately destroyed by high seas caused by the storm that occured Tuesday, Dec. 30, according to City Manager Ben Harvey.
A civilian life was also lost Tuesday night, Harvey said.
The names of the victims have not been released. Few details were available as City Manager Harvey was on his way to the city’s command center when he confirmed the two fatalities.
Harvey described Tuesday’s storm as a “major” one with extremely high seas and strong winds.
Harvey saaid several boats were damaged or destroyed during the storm. According to Harvey, the Harbor Patrol officer who died was defending one of the boats. Unfortunatley, he died.
The boat he tried to protect was destroyed.
At least one unconfirmed report has described a 42 mph wind as the cause of much the damage.
