Oakland Fisherman Dies After Being Swept Away by High Surf at Rodeo Beach

Ho Yu Wong, 78, was pulled from the water by a surfer but was pronounced dead at the scene; investigations into the exact cause of death are ongoing.

Ho Yu Wong, a 78-year-old fisherman from Oakland, was fishing for mussels on Rodeo Beach when he fell into the water and was swept away by high surf on Tuesday afternoon.
A surfer rescued Wong from the water and attempted CPR before emergency crews arrived, but he was pronounced dead at 4:19 p.m. after suffering cardiac arrest.
The National Park Service had issued a beach hazard warning for sneaker waves earlier in the week, which remained in effect until Wednesday morning.
Emergency response efforts involved multiple agencies, including the National Park Service, Coast Guard, CHP, and Southern Marin Fire District.
Authorities are conducting a forensic exam and toxicology testing to determine the exact cause and manner of Wong's death, with results expected later this week.