Oakland Firefighter Drowns During San Diego Beach Vacation

Caeden Laffan, 25, was attending the California Firefighter Summer Games when he tragically died.

Laffan disappeared while swimming near Crystal Pier at Pacific Beach early Thursday morning.
His body was found washed ashore north of the pier after a two-hour search by lifeguards and the Coast Guard.
The exact cause of death is undetermined, but drowning is suspected; alcohol involvement is possible.
Laffan's father, also an Oakland firefighter, died on duty in 2020, continuing a family legacy in firefighting.
The Oakland Fire Department mourns the loss of a 'bright, enthusiastic' member with a promising future.