Man dies after jumping off Huntington Beach Pier, woman rescued by surfer

[@kimberly4987]

awe poor guy .... you are a hero please dont hold on to that burden of regret. You did all you could. RIP

[@jaycee3526]

Seriously. Especially over some moron fishing for "clout" 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hakimbandaru1915]

I am sure the weed will help him through it. I can already see the delayed response and dead eyes from long term marijuana use.

[@187dashh]

@@hakimbandaru1915 I can tell you not fun at parties 🎈

[@WPOD354]

@@hakimbandaru1915 what a stupid comment.

[@elijahchavez4548]

@@hakimbandaru1915 careful, there are many people who are successful and that are richer than you that uses cannabis 😂

[@Carey86]

Now that sister has to live with the fact that her brother died trying to save her bc she thought jumping off a pier into the ocean was a good idea. This was all avoidable. So sad. Praying for her, her family and the surfer. He did all he could and is a hero.❤

[@lorenaramirez9387]

Seriously, I was thinking the same thing

[@MJ-qg1tk]

I hope she thinks good and long about it.

[@poom641]

Everything is avoidable , sometimes. Doesn't mean that humans shoul avoid everything

[@Carey86]

@@poom641 You shouldn’t avoid everything but neither should you purposely put yourself in unnecessary danger. Jumping off a pier into the ocean is dangerous, that’s why there are signs saying ‘No jumping from pier’

[@Carey86]

@@gameZA40 Well, yeah. Kinda is. Sad but true.

[@cd-ramreacts3713]

You did more than enough. You and Ryan weren’t the only surfers out there. We need more people like you

[@melgibson3287]

Americans are like that. That's how capitalism shapes a society 😉

[@sincityBelle]

Comment was unnecessary in this situation . .. in ANY other situation not regarding death it applies . That was rude..

[@ZeldaplusSmallville]

@@melgibson3287 This has nothing to do with being "American". Being an American is such a broad term anyway and doesn't ever refer to specific types of people because the cultures in America are very diverse, there's no one type of "American" because America is made up of many different races.

[@melgibson3287]

@@ZeldaplusSmallville Sure it does. Don't be so narrow minded. Everything stems from something. 😉

[@melgibson3287]

@@sincityBelle Meh I think the child poverty rate and orphan rate in America to be rude. To each their own I suppose.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

The shock from the cold water and panic from battling the choppy waves will test even avid swimmers. RIP to that man and hats off to the brave surfers.

[@trustenbaker8766]

How do yo know he's RIP?

[@oclover8994]

@@trustenbaker8766 they said it in the video.

[@InobuZ]

@@trustenbaker8766 Jesus said "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." If you look at the video the guy was not a good swimmer but he went in to help. So, its better to say RIP than to question it.......

[@niahoward1920]

@@kaveh1836 , so true!! I’ve Ben there !

[@robertauld1334]

That water isn't cold..Im from the northeast and went to Huntington Beach one winter that water is very warm. Sorry hate to be that guy but just couldn't help myself to correct you😁

[@dirkdiggler2695]

Not only are Landon and Ryan heroes so is the brother who didn't hesitate after he saw his sister struggling, Rip

[@carlv8168]

No, her brother was a friggin fool.....just like she was!

[@thefox47545]

Her brother should have convinced her not to jump. If he tried and she did anyways then yes, a hero. But if he was encouraging her to jump, then no.

[@dewilew2137]

@@carlv8168 ne jumped in to save his sister, and lost his life to save hers. You’re the only fool here.

[@dewilew2137]

Heroes*

[@carlv8168]

@@dewilew2137 Wrong, the only fools were the two siblings who decided to be cute and jump into the ocean from the pier and take on a challenge that was far beyond their capability. Sorry, no sympathy for stupid people. We can both agree to disagree with our respective opinions on this.

[@ALEK3392]

As someone who grew up in Huntington Beach, this is just heartbreaking 😢🥺💔 I remember one time I nearly drowned by a wave that came down over me. I was brought further out into the ocean by the current and kept being pushed down by the wave. Luckily I was with a lot of people and someone swam over to me to bring me to shore. It definitely wasn’t as serious as this incident, but it just goes to show that we are not always as strong as we think. RIP to the man who died trying to rescue his friend. He is a real hero 😥❤💔

[@jonn40853]

You missed it in the video it said it was her sister not friend

[@misguidedangel6550]

@@jonn40853 his sister I believe, one boy and one girl jump

[@therealsolo23]

What’s your deal? Seems like everyone got her point.

[@NanoWoo]

I promise you, nobody asked.

[@Johnny2Bags47]

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[@PurpleGirlB2UTY]

As tragic as it is, the sister is definitely going to feel guilt over this. I mean, her brother jumped in to save her but unfortunately did not make it. I hope that surfer heals, he’s an amazing person

[@lesliepedroza8183]

yeah they made it look like they both jumped in for fun... in the video they said she starts to struggle then he jumped in

[@michaellim4165]

A brother will do anything to save his sister.

[@susanb4213]

Yeah, she's going to have a tough time knowing that her brother lost his life trying to save her after doing something so incredibly stupid and unneccessary. I don't wish her pain, but she's going to feel it for life.

[@terrra_2024]

@@lesliepedroza8183 - I did not get that from the video at all. They literally said she was struggling, it was made pretty obvious why the guy jumped in after her.

[@weho_brian]

that is crazy, rip

[@conniebuck6987]

The ocean is a giant washing machine in constant movement at any given time. Even standing at the beach in the tide can throw you around. It commands respect. All we can do is teach our children about it's enormous power. My condolences to the family and a huge hug to the surfers.... your bravery and compassion is astounding!

[@christiannaaguilar714]

Exactly 💯

[@cocoaorange1]

True,I am sticking with swimming pools.

[@B33T33W]

True but its clear they didnt know how to swim well. They could have just floated but didn’t have the life skills.

[@conniebuck6987]

@@B33T33W we have no knowledge of what they did or didn't know. Youth convinces us that we are invincible. Panic is not our friend. Many on here have said that the water moves differently near the pier. No matter what it's life and it's tragic. I think if we are all honest we have made some unfortunate decisions but somehow managed to pull out just before tragedy struck. It's life and it's risky..... every single day.

[@leonjohnsonjr3331]

WASHING MACHINE WITH NO CLOTHES

[@SeaStar2722]

This video needs to be shared everywhere. The things people do to endanger themselves and others have heavy consequences. And a hero that put his own life on the line to rescue both individuals is impressive. What people are thinking these days is beyond me. RIP.

[@justanotherguy469]

If people want to do stupid shit, fine on them, but do not put the lives of others in jeopardy. Play stupid games... People are thinking men can get pregnant.

[@erinbell7224]

To the surfers involved in the rescue: you are heroes! To the surviving family members: I am so very sorry...

[@Powertuber1000]

There goes the myth of Baywatch.

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

Everything aside . The main reason people drown is because they panic and only start swinging their arms and forget they also have legs . It’s very important to get your lower body above surface and not make it a liability by letting them pull your body weight down under surface.

[@Ali-7676]

A surfer saved my life in 2005. Today, every time I travel it's basically a surf trip getting my teen to become a proficient surfer.

[@hollihawk1]

@No Clowns Allowed Excellent point, my thought exactly

[@JoseCruz-we9xq]

@@hollihawk1 they were on break man cmon yk that

[@Dr_Fuzz]

I underestimated Huntington Beach as well. Back in 06 I swam out and didn't realize how far I went. The current kept carrying me away. I had to keep changing swimming positions to battle the fatigue, and 2 hours later I finally made it to shore. Believe me, I was so glad I made it alive, I kissed the sand in relief.

[@stevenevangelist5221]

If you get in a rip current go with the tide. The tide will push you ashore down the beach eventually. God bless you.

[@malig0413]

@@stevenevangelist5221 swim parallel to the shore when caught in a rip current

[@VisualizeHealing]

What a brave and honorable young man amidst a horrible tragedy.

[@incredulousd9408]

When I was younger, I did a scuba certification course. The thing that absolutely stuck with me the most is exactly how heavy your clothes get and how much that affects your ability to swim. It really is incredible how hard it is to swim fully clothed with shoes on. My condolences to everyone involved. Awful.

[@Loyalhusband]

Bingo. Seems like you have first hand experience. I had baggy clothes when i went cliff jumping... now whenever i imagine myself in these scenarios I have it ingrained in my head to strip to my briefs for any outside the pool situations

[@scotchsoda3165]

You can see how Fenton's clothes are making him struggle to get to his sister:(

[@theorigin1891]

Never thought of that til read your comment, I consider myself a skilled swimmer makes alot of sense , RIP to the man

[@Mp-jw1qg]

90% of the people ive ever pulled out of the water were capable swimmers, and their clothing was dragging them in the current. I used to be a rescue swimmer when i was going to school on the coast. Ive jumped from piers and had trouble just keeping myself out of those currents. People dont ever listen despite seeing this type of thing happen every year.

[@FreshUF]

@@Mp-jw1qg I know how to swim and would never jump from a pier. Just don’t see it as something worth risking my life over just to impress onlookers. I don’t mean to be cold about it, but the brother shouldn’t have died for his sister’s thrill seeking. It’s a different situation if she accidentally fell off the pier, which wasn’t the case.

[@47aRealN]

i almost died exactly like this . i was sinking when a surfer pulled me up from his board and saved me. god bless him.

[@silentgladiator8912]

God bless you. Your life is very valuable. Did you know how to swim or did shock take over and you started to panic?

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Glad to hear you were rescued. Drowning is no joke very scary to be in open ocean with waves and current and struggling. I nearly died in a cave in the caribbean. Cold water. No life jacket. My friend rescued me and got me to a ledge when I was struggling to stay above water. I finally was able to catch my breath and get out of there back to the opening but it was terrifying because I just could not swim.

[@jogmas12]

Why were you sinking if you knew how to swim? What happened?

[@47aRealN]

​@@jogmas12 i caught a cramp on my calf. talk about bad timing .

[@47aRealN]

@@silentgladiator8912 i caught a cramp on my calf. it was super scary

[@zubairlatif6810]

Can definitely see the shock in his eyes. Thanks for being a good human man, please don’t be so hard on yourself. Thoughts And prayers to those lost !

[@jobertoli8495]

This guy is an angel and a warrior on top of it. Condolences to the loved one loss to his family

[@jaysays2642]

Watching this made me so upset because this was totally avoidable. As a trained lifeguard and swimmer I would NEVER think or let alone jump off a pier. They’re extremely high and in the deepest parts for a reason. I’m just so upset that so many lives, physically and emotionally, are tarnished because of a split second choice. My condolences to all the people affected 😢

[@Nikki-T]

The water looked calm to me? Can you explain why they would struggle

[@RodneyBean-13]

Back in the '80s people used to jump off the Huntington Pier a lot. But back then Huntington was still a cool surf town before they tore down Main Street and it became all about the money.

[@deii8532]

@Central Texan ONB so instead of fighting it should he have just floated maybe? Just keep floating until someone comes to save him?

[@undefined69695]

It’s very cold like 60 degrees and the current keeps you from easily swimming in, the surfers have boards, to do that without is difficult and she looked fat, so what she did was extremely stupid and she killed her brother.

[@tranquility9325]

@@deii8532 you don't jump in, period.

[@eviLempire2013]

Man you can feel that guy holding back. RIP to the departed.

[@amplifiedrecoil9639]

You only experience peace if you experience Jesus, for He is the Prince of Peace. Many are going to the pits of hell for all of eternity being led by lies and false teachings. Time is short. Seek Him and you will Find Him.

[@redisanuber]

@@amplifiedrecoil9639 don't remember asking

[@weljo2001]

My dad retired from the Navy. One thing he taught us was to respect water. Especially the ocean...

[@SoapinTrucker]

In the Navy they quickly teach you to NEVER turn your back on the Ocean! :O

[@jrambo7495]

DERP! Your dad had to teach you BASIC COMMON SENSE??!! Or was your dad's name Captain Obvious?

[@weljo2001]

@@jrambo7495 If you had a father you'd understand....

[@please.665]

Let me get your dad's number.

[@LG141602]

People didn't go to high school. At Newport Harbor high they made it very clear how dangerous the ocean is.

[@skye2211]

Doesn’t matter if you can swim, the cramps from the sudden shock of the ice cold ocean can paralyze your legs temporarily and you’ll be treading water, panicking to save yourself and keep your head over the constant waves. Panic alone can cause you to suddenly suck in water and drown. Very scary, there’s a reason people go through such tough training to be a navy seal.

[@Hibbard1986]

the water is 65+ its not cold right now.

[@dadyking1210]

this is the pacific.

[@catwoman2596]

It's not cold...

[@salingstuff8085]

She's alive and he's dead

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Hunington beach is nit ice cold water but the water conditions are rough

[@suzyarambula1103]

This is truly heartbreaking 💔. The sister now has to live with this burden. 😢 her brother was a selfless human being who sacrificed his own life to rescue his sister. That man and the lifeguards that jumped in to help, are straight up heroes. May he rest peacefully 🙏🏻

[@mrmoneytime5855]

❤️❤️❤️ THAT'S RIGHT 👍 HE SURE IS LOST IT ALL FOR THE SISTER...

[@dizzymindy6024]

It’s so irresponsible to take risks like that, jumping off the pier. Surfers swim everyday, and have developed the endurance and muscles necessary to manage the surf, why someone untrained would do such a risky move baffles me??? Look at what this poor young man and his friend had to go through to help these people. They are heroes

[@chhansen9813]

Its not so much muscles and endurance as it is knowledge of how to swim in the ocean, which is completely opposite of a pool, river, or lake!

[@illusionary5951]

Anyone who grew up at the beach who have swam in the ocean even through rip tides could jump from that pier and swim back to the shore. Problem is when swimming nxt to a pier there is a different current that most cant handle if they have not grown up at the beach, I should know I grw up in Redondo and the ocean was my home for decades lol surfers....

[@AllenHanPR]

Its not even just that, they have suftboards to sit on with wetsuits. Even an experience swimmer can't fight waves all day.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

@@AllenHanPR they were probably weak swimmers in the 1st place and were overwhelmed quickly. It sounded like the female was panicked as the surfer was trying to save her. Surfers are comfortable in the water but sounds like these 2 weren't. They were probably used to swimming in pools not in the Pacific.

[@premix3663]

@@ralphalvarez5465 you can easily see the panic swiming in the video, most normal people know how to float or tread water, either way very sad thing for his family and the surfer to deal with

[@opwave79]

Condolences to the family and my warmest thoughts to the surfers who did what they could to save those two.

[@trustenbaker8766]

Condolences to the family! Do you know them? Are you like going to show up at their door and say that? NO stop saying shit just to look good to others, that's pretty fucking pathetic. THAT UNLESS your going to show up at their door? ARE YOU? NO of course your not! Your just going to go back to sleep after having said something that means really nothing! What you have done is called gaslighting, are you sleeping well now? lol I'd rather you just been honest with what you thought, it would of been better than being disingenuous

[@valerieneal2747]

@@trustenbaker8766 WHO THE HECK ARE YOU TALKING TO?

[@gejuchgejuch2865]

@@trustenbaker8766 Lmfao who hurt you buddy?

[@valerieneal2747]

@@trustenbaker8766 IF ANYONE IS PATHETIC..IT'S YOU. HOW DARE YOU BE SO HATEFUL AND DISRESPECTFUL.

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@trustenbaker8766 Have some sympathy. This same thing happened in the movie Titanic where the piece of wood they were floating on could only hold one of them and Leo decided to sacrifice himself to save Kate. So coming from someone who has witnessed this situation first hand let me tell you it is truly tragic.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

I think Coco was at our station in Grand Rapids, I'm pretty sure! Great reporter, conscientious during difficult stories like this. Sorry for the families loss. Not everyone gets a second chance when making poor decisions. I worked in ER for 30 years as a Respiratory Therapist. Very difficult seeing perfectly healthy individuals die unnecessarily and seeing the grief on the poor families. Makes me very adverse to foolish behavior. Life is too short as it is. Be careful out there people, as your actions of fun and games can negatively affect yourself and others. Not worth it. This girls actions cost her her brother and almost herself! Plus the wonderful heros that risked their lives for them. God bless them all!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

These poor young men who were thrust into this situation. I’m so sorry for the one that died and this family grappling with this.

[@tomtoms15]

I understand

[@eyeeluna6684]

@What Movie Is It? He jumped in to help his sister, can you imagine the guilt the sister that survived now has to live with

[@oldladyfromsoulfoodtwin2323]

@What Movie Is It? I wouldn't jump in to save nobody not even my own mom. Nobody pushed him in the water

[@hakimbandaru1915]

I wouldn’t have jumped in to save them - the Darwin awards are in full swing.

[@jonathanjacobs5783]

Its what whamen do best.. put everyone lives at risk.. Always lookin for a good time..

[@jerronjohnson2895]

Rip. To the person who lost his life and stay strong to the one who saved a life.

[@heatherkaye8653]

I really hope that the family reaches out to the surfer. He needs their comfort right now too. I am so sorry for all involved in this. 😔

[@jtmagx]

BS… the surfer doesn’t deserve “comfort” ... He had a surfboard, he could’ve easily saved both if he would’ve selfishly got off his board and held onto the side of it allowing both of them to do same, all 3 of them could’ve used board as floatation device and tread water for hours, easily until help arrived. But he obviously only allowed 1 person to hold onto to his board at a time, which makes him a real POS.

[@africanfartingfrog]

@@jtmagx I hope you're just trolling

[@JuanMartinez-xm6ky]

@@jtmagx smh Clown

[@crondigady]

@@africanfartingfrog that or a guy that can’t get himself out of his bathtub without focusing

[@agrippa7712]

Imagine what the sister is going through, thinking it’s all her fault.

[@dianabraley8307]

You’re still a hero! He feels like he wanted to save both - but he did his utmost best. Hero surfer.

[@jtmagx]

BS… he didn’t do his “utmost best” not even close. He had a surfboard, if he would’ve got off his board and held onto the side of it allowing both of them to do same, all 3 of them could’ve used board as floatation device and tread water for hours, easily until help arrived. But he obviously only allowed 1 person to hold onto to his board at a time, which makes him a real POS.

[@redray9146]

Just imagine to be minding your business having a great day in the water and then these two people jump off a bridge and it turns into a horrible situation. How traumatic. I hope the men that saved her and the sister get some much needed therapy and find comfort in some kind of spiritual journey🙏🏽 You men are heroes ❤

[@lynxdeception]

@Nuby seeing someone die in front of you is traumatic. Simple as that.

[@JugsOnMySack]

@Nuby yeah therapy is for children

[@hook8535]

I mean as you could see only 2 of the at least 9 surfers you can see in the water there came over to help them. The rest going about there day doing things they are capable of, all that needed to happen was for more surfers to paddle over but I guess the other 7 surfers went for the natural selection option. Brutal

[@emlove6010]

@Nuby You need therapy.

[@itwantsrevenge]

Her = the sister

[@WTF-sh4is]

I have jumped from the balboa pier in Newport when I was 17. Went to the end and jumped off. My friends filmed it. I though I was the coolest guy ever to think of it and do it! After that, I began the LONGEST swim of my life back to shore. Part way through, I felt like I was going to drown with no life vest or anything. By the time I reached the shore, I was so exhausted I couldn’t even stand or breathe. The lifeguards read me the riot act and pointed out all the signs to not jump from the pier. I said I was so sorry and would never do it again. That was the closest I ever came to dying and I remember it vividly. And I was a good swimmer at 17! I’m very sad for these 2 people. Being 34 now, I can only imagine how they felt being in that water. 😢

[@laurat1129]

Good for you, learning an important lesson and living to tell the tale!

[@IntriguedLioness]

I like the way this piece was put together. It didn't just report on the death of one but also touched on the danger of jumping off of a pier when it is clearly marked prohibited but obviously strong seas are not to be misjudged. The interview with the surfer who took part in the rescue said what needed to be said.. without ridicule, *respect the ocean and realize the dangers* of jumping off of the pier. At least the young woman was saved but the guilt and sorrow she must feel. Condolences to the family.

[@spawntez]

God bless these young men who desperately attempted to save both victims.

[@CC-en7kq]

The sister will carry this for the rest of her life,. What love he had for his sister. Applause to the Heroes, they did what they could do.

[@sperera5916]

Don't worry, people will try to comfort her by saying "it wasn't your fault".

[@poorhai9321]

if she wasn't suicidal she's just plain idiot

[@feyrie]

@@sperera5916 when we all know it truly is her fault. It’s annoying. People doing reckless things should learn from the consequences, not coddled into believing they could ever do anything wrong.

[@adamclark9004]

Hopefully this will humble her, her brother is dead all because she wanted a few likes on social media

[@thanosbustedinyourmum]

@@sperera5916 she’s gonna have to deal with it hopefully find a way to overcome it it was definitely her fault and she’s gonna have to except that that’s going to be part of the process if she stays in denial she will never move past it it was quite literally her fault she needs to except that her brother love her more than anybody ever will and he genuinely tried to save her and gave his own life doing so some thing everybody thinks about with their family but hope to never have to act on every once in a while I think about this with my son I would give my life for his in a split second but luckily I’ve never had to act on it like this guy.

[@DjMzunderstood]

That's sad i couldn't imagine losing my brother like that may he rest in paradise condolences to the family and thank you for those 2 angels on the surf boards

[@oldladyfromsoulfoodtwin2323]

True. If it wasn't for them it would just be 2 dead siblings instead of one. So yeah they really really helped

[@zhenren9703]

I couldn't imagine causing my brothers death... that's a lot of shame and guilt to overcome. It'll take a lifetime, if at all. She'll have to learn to forgive herself and love herself... the surfer has a similar path of healing because of her.

[@sapphiresparkle9181]

@@zhenren9703 caused it? They both made the conscious decision to jump. She may live to regret that day for the rest of her life, but only he caused his death.

[@kakishisfriend1126]

I know the family blames her

[@gribble2979]

@@sapphiresparkle9181 Some reports say he jumped in to save her when he saw her struggling.

[@aliciagreen5411]

I hope Landon and Ryan have awesome family and friends to be there for them and can find some counseling or something to handle the trauma. They're solid guys 💙

[@erukaseven]

I couldn't imagine going through something like this with my baby brother. That sister is never going to be the same.

[@gailcarey3597]

I’m sure she feels immense guilt. I pray she will be able to forgive herself.

[@susanb4213]

@@gailcarey3597 I don't see how she will. She will always know that she did something really foolish, that his death was 100% preventable. I feel sorry for her, but I don't see her ever getting over this.

[@la381]

It is NOT the rescuer's fault that the other dude didn't survive. The 2 siblings did a very reckless thing.

[@carlv8168]

I didn't see any posts here where someone blamed the rescuers, so why would you say that it wasn't their fault? It's abundantly clear that it wasn't the fault of the rescuers.

[@melaninmonroeeee]

no one is even blaming the rescuers. Shut up smfh

[@Markzuckisacuck]

@@carlv8168 nobody said anybody said it??? He is probably blaming himself, and it’s best to make sure he knows he did the best he could and saved a life and tried to save 2

[@HEAT4YOAZZ]

The girl jumped in first and the male sibling only jumped in to help her

[@melaninmonroeeee]

@@Markzuckisacuck if you actually watch the interview instead of just writing anything . The surfer said he is happy is was able to at least save one and that he did the best he could considering. He said he knows its not on him…and its pretty evident…

[@donaldbittner4654]

Thank you young man, your parents should be very proud. Such compassion ❤️

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

It baffles me how so many people don't give large bodies of water the respect they require. Such a senseless death. Condolences to the family and to the young surfer who did his very best under difficult circumstances.

[@anchorsaweigh9893]

I think many who surf out here along the SoCal coast can attest that even those who can handle themselves very well in the ocean will say you have moments of “holy shit” and if your not a seriously strong swimmer I would advise that you don’t put yourself in that situation. Sad for all involved but kudos to the actions of those surfers 🤙🏽

[@tomtoms15]

Your quite accurate in your assessment..im wth ya..

[@reeftheseaforever]

I grew in the OC surfing HB trestles new port and in 2001 I was in la Hoya snorkeling I got taken by a wave and slammed onto the rocks luckily I was with two strong swimmers that helped up the rocks , suffice it to say the ocean is no joke

[@chhansen9813]

Knowledge of HOW to swim in the ocean is what surfers have!

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@reeftheseaforever whoa...ouch ..Back in the 80s I was snorkeling the blow hole area at Laguna. And was in about 12 feet of water...next thing I know the reef is right in front of my face going by about 20 miles an hour... thankfully I froze like a piece of driftwood...the wave took me forward then directly backwards in a foot of water then all of a sudden dumped me right back off into the deeper water.... luckily I froze and didn't panic... That would of hurt really bad... getting slammed into the rocks is an awful thing ..been knocked around at the wedge on that jetty...scary as it gets.... Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️

[@bloodorangemoon]

Seriously, you learn to respect the ocean real quick

[@hankmoody6996]

Surfers are awesome. My sister and i were in the ocean in Costa Rica and one good wave knocked us down into the water and when we came up we were so far from the shore line. She was crying and my dad couldnt get to us. A surfer came out of no where and asked if we needed help. I told him to save her and so he did. I swam back but it took everything in me basically if i stopped i would die. I collapsed soon as i touched land and nobody seen where the surfer went. He came out of the blue and disappeared as if he was a ghost or something. Rip to the womans brother.

[@daynasafranek7807]

Thank you so much to the guys who tried to save them both and risked their lives and safety in order to do so.

[@gerardinecizmar]

What a shame. I don't know how to swim but I know that even the best swimmers have died from drowning because the ocean is so unpredictable. I feel for the parents of this young man who died but I also feel for the surfers who tried to save him. You could see from the look in the eyes of the young man who was speaking that he was traumatized. I just hope he can recover from this incident. He did the absolute best that he could have and he plus the other surfer put their lives on the line for both siblings. It's incredibly sad all around.

[@niahoward1920]

Try to at least learn how to float. Get in the pool as often as you can, so that you become accustomed to the water and having it on your face. If you happen to fall in you can float and hopefully someone will soon rescue you. But learning to swim would be better.

[@cherylb_88]

@@niahoward1920 I agree. I can’t really swim but I can float

[@joeblow9850]

I grew up in “HB”. This is terrible news!! Thank you to these two surfers for doing the best they could. God bless you both. 👍😢❤️

[@juliemolthop8980]

What a hero. Risking your own life to help others. You did what you could, and God Bless you for that!

[@bjvu9460]

how did he risk his life? he was already in the water on a board that floats and have more than likely surfed in rougher waters than this... so, again, if the board floats and he is on it, what risk was he taking other than to tell them to hold on to the surf board or have you never seen people surf before or do you think they surf in calm waters?

[@j.a.3138]

He was already in the water on his board..

[@Greenchristinee]

I’m so sorry you have to live with that traumatic memory Landon. You truly seem like an angel on earth.

[@lisamendoza559]

That Girl Has To Live With What Happened To Her Brother And They Trama She Caused Those Hero’s!

[@LíaYAxel]

Prayers to all those who loved the man who died, his sister and the surfers who tried to help. The journey through grief is a challenge that can be all consuming and difficult to work through. I wish them strength to navigate through this.

[@DarkmanRides]

I guess you missed that sign that said do not jump from the bridge or you just thought it didn't apply to you.

[@mjanny6330]

"I know better then anyone else"

[@feyrie]

There was a sign too??? Jesus. I’m sorry but this further fuel my absolute disgust toward the sister. Another adrenaline junky doing something that cost someone their life.

[@j.a.3138]

@@feyrie sign or no sign you shouldn't jump, specially when you are kinda far from the shores

[@krapeevids6992]

You are a hero. You saved a life. Those currents are no joke. The water looks calm from the pier but it’s not. Almost got taken out to sea to drown myself when I was about 10. Don’t know what my folks were thinking when they let me go out that far but somehow I made it back on my own. Will never forget that.

[@joletty1793]

Scary! Glad you made it ack safely, especially being so young. The ocean is very treacherous, even if you are familiar with it. Maybe your parents were distracted or oblivious to danger. Sorry you went through that. 😮‍💨

[@uchihadabba699]

Glad you made it back safe. Must have been a terrifying experience

[@franciscocampos458]

Did your folks let you go out that deep or was it ur own decision

[@soberanisfam1323]

@@franciscocampos458 he was 10 dude, chill

[@sagetactics7337]

Crazy how they’re 7 surfers out there and only one person survived. 💔

[@LittleMissMeemers]

What a good guy. Man that’s awful to live with that guilt. I wish him and Ryan peace and strength

[@nykidd3423]

I hope they fine that lady for jumping inside...just because they rescued the woman and someone else died doesn't mean she shouldn't literally pay for her consequences.

[@feyrie]

@@Carbon2wheeler u first

[@allaansnackbar4269]

My question is why can’t humans use their knowledge to predict outcomes of choices and how to deal with the outcomes should they occur. For example if she wanted to jump off the pier shouldn’t she know there’s a chance the current could take you out to sea, so she’d need to know how to react should that occur

[@ProdYafa]

It was literally her brother. She is most likely traumatized by this. How could you even comment that?

[@Zen_Sync]

If you are in a bad situation in the sea the best thing to remember is: If you stay and act calm you have a better chance of getting out of it. People die a lot because they panic and start using too much energy and hyperventilating.

[@whatintheworld7624]

the ocean is more dangerous than most people realize. The current and choppy waters can make it difficult for most people to keep there head above water. BE CAREFUL PEOPLE! RIP to this guy, it's a terrible way to go.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

....keep THEIR head....

[@jogmas12]

Panic sets in when they feel all their swimming efforts are getting them nowhere. Plus the cold water can make things worse on limbs. Roll over on your back and call for help. Please everyone, you think can swim but you all need to practice water survival skills. I would recommend hours of swimming on your back and floating on your back.

[@gnericnuser]

not only the ocean, really any large body of water really. I have had to save a few people from lakes before, especially in the late afternoon the winds pickup and can easily drown even the most experienced swimmer. Wear a life jacket it's not a joke

[@Nepthu]

How can it be unsafe for swimmers but all the surfers were fine? They were hanging on to the board at one point, so I'm confused.

[@gnericnuser]

@@Nepthu maybe they panicked and didn’t really know how to swim in the ocean, a rip current can make you swim in place and get tired fast. the weight of the clothes can make it hard to swim and make you fatigue quick, ever had cramps in the water?

[@chhansen9813]

Its incredibly sad how people dont know the MASSIVE difference between swimming in a pool, river, lake, and especially the OCEAN! There have been olympic swimmers who have drowned in the ocean simply because they didnt know that in the ocean you cannot swim directly into shore, you must do it at an angle, or it will continue to push you back so you remain stationary and tire rather quickly as you get frustrated expending all of your energy very quickly!

[@dennisjonon6451]

you already said this above

[@chhansen9813]

@@dennisjonon6451 Above what, weirdo?

[@nicogeorge18]

@@chhansen9813 lololol

[@jogmas12]

Panic sets in when they feel their swimming is getting them nowhere. All swimmers, anyone who can swim needs to practice water survival skills. Too many times swimmers trying to fight the cold water and current when they get in trouble swimming on their stomachs. Wrong! If you in trouble roll over on your back until help arrives. I would recommend hours of swimming on your back and floating on your back. Just don’t go to the pool and jump in and socialize, make use of that time to practice water survival. It could save your life one day.

[@vidaacheampong2563]

Lakes are the worst

[@ShredderTainment]

Oh man! I’m so sorry to see this. I’ve had to rescue weak swimmers several times from the ocean and it’s always traumatic. So unpredictable, and seeing people drown is very scary and time stops. Much Love to these rescuers. They absolutely did everything they could and More! They both need some really thorough debriefing.

[@AhJodie]

That water is unexpectedly cold, the distance is far from the pier to the water, the ocean is moving back and forth with a current.... it is like jumping into a blender of frozen strawberries, only you are the strawberry..... amazing to everyone who tried to help and blessings to all who lost someone they love!

[@luciferlucero]

🍓

[@ooocharlie000]

My heart goes out to the family that lost a loved one, but at the same time, this is a good example of what happens when you make bad choices.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

Yeah, 36 year old acting like 6.

[@allaansnackbar4269]

Was it a bad choice? I feel like if they had more knowledge on the possibilities of outcomes and what to do they could have done better. Like knowing how and where to swim so the ocean doesn’t take you out to sea and how to make an improvised pfd out of swim trucks

[@molly5262]

@@allaansnackbar4269 There was a sign posted as clear as day that said “No diving/jumping off pier”. What else did they need to know?! She didn’t heed the warning & went ahead & jumped anyways. Not too smart

[@cato451]

The power of the ocean is so much more than people understand

[@matchacoco]

Rest in peace to Fenton Dee III who attempted faithfully and selflessly to save his sister. Hope his sister and rest of the family can live the rest of their life while still honoring his life and memory by teaching others not to make their same mistake. Isn’t that the only thing you can do while living through life, to make the pain of massive guilt and regret just a tiny bit less painful? ugh. Losing a sibling is so painful 💔

[@undefined69695]

She killed her sibling, she didn’t “lose” him.

[@matchacoco]

@@undefined69695 not going to debate you on that. i’m just showing respect for the brother.

[@the180degreerule3]

My brother, the reporter at first said he and his sister jumped for fun while the witness said the truth the reporter hid, that tells You that what you commented is 100% true, that girl should be in jail for making a stupid decision that got someone killed trying to save her....

[@SwimKam]

The rescuers need to receive an award.

[@tylerk.7947]

This guy is a hero. Well done. You did all that you could do

[@LCx829]

Rip as a resident of HB. The pier area is very choppy waves and you can easily drown because most aren’t good swimmers.

[@maureen9115]

Even if you are a good swimmer. Around the pier is suicidal

[@CDN1975]

Heroic young men. God bless them.

[@ez8351]

hey man i appreciate yall even trying to help save someone life. you did all you could do.

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

I will never understand why people do such stupid things that will put their lives or worse, other lives in danger... nonetheless, rip. A big THANK YOU to those hero surfers that selflessly did what they could to rescue those people.

[@Jackietreehorn-z5e]

Alcohol

[@winning3329]

@@Jackietreehorn-z5e I'm glad I never drank alcohol

[@MoneyMayweather-kh8kz]

Its the negativity you just spread right now that keeps stuff like this going... you are not being a creator you are being a destroyer... what if your future generation did stupid stuff like this because you spread nrgativity right now..

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

@@MoneyMayweather-kh8kz Hmmm.. Negativity? Nah... The truth hurts.

[@MoneyMayweather-kh8kz]

@@SusanMinhTrangNguyen nope not the truth.. you got to break the matrix..

[@grandmaj5046]

These two young men are hero's in every sense of the word. There was no question in their minds of what needed to be done, nor who they needed to do it for. Bravo to both of them!

[@dewilew2137]

Heroes*

[@Jayhawkfinance]

man this reminds a few months ago when my mother was very drunk and she thought it would be a fun idea to jump off the dock at a lake we were visiting (she doesn’t know how to swim). I didn’t even hesitate, the minute she went into the water my body just lunged in with her to get her safely out of there. ended up getting cuts around my foot from hitting something sharp near the ladder of the dock. glad I was able to help her but i was upset that she put herself in a situation like that

[@dreadedhermittarot4776]

This surfer is a hero. He did what he could. My heart goes out to you and the family who lost a adult child

[@woodyboy6493]

He sure was a hero your right about that darlin but my heart goes out to you babe😘

[@dreadedhermittarot4776]

@@woodyboy6493 thanks 🤣🦋

[@woodyboy6493]

@@dreadedhermittarot4776 your welcome gorgeous but are you really a hermit??

[@dreadedhermittarot4776]

@@woodyboy6493 when I need to be... The hermit is the tarot card that represents Virgos and someone who goes within to find knowledge. And knowledge comes in many forms and from many sources ... But going within is where it's all at especially when you mentally and emotionally feel lost and like something is missing.

[@hedgehog1684]

if only i was there could 've used my sonic teleportation speed.

[@dionnedeniseeveryday]

True heroes. My heart goes out to all in this situation 💔

[@jacobgates1986]

It's sad that seeing the group of at least 7 surfers, watched and did nothing, especially having boards to go about in helping. But so grateful for the two surfers who did react to save both siblings. God bless those surfers and the siblings who passed away.

[@jesscarabbit]

Exactly they could've helped but they coward

[@jacobgates1986]

@@jesscarabbit excatly, they rather watch someone die than to help out.

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

No. Pier conditions are death traps. Trying to save someone is deadly and challenging for untrained, even experienced swimmers/surfers. Those surfers could have been teens too. Clearly the two that helped found it nearly impossible.

[@stone9232]

@@Nerdzombiedisco it’s not a death trap I surf hb all the time Even when there’s heavy drag u can still float with a wetsuit, those other guys in the water should’ve been on that trying to put the guy on their boards I wish I could’ve been there to help them

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

@@stone9232 Try hauling an adult who is unconscious or struggling in water. Good luck with that.

[@misssthanggg9365]

She will forever blame herself for her brother's death since he only jumped in to help her

[@baleksander000]

Yup.

[@JE-im4im]

As she should

[@thefox47545]

The people that encouraged her and cheered should also blame themselves.

[@thegraffitiplayground1325]

@@thefox47545 free will. How were they to know the jumpers would drown. Dopey talk

[@woodyboy6493]

@@thefox47545 people do this at bridges of lakes and seems pot and beer play a factor and of course having fun but beach not cool

[@jjeverson2269]

Huntington Beach has some of the strongest currents. That along with strong waves can push you around like a rag doll.

[@davidhernandez2968]

Hats off to that surfer. Courageous. May the brother Rest In Peace.

[@millionhHI888]

Aren’t there signs all over the pier telling you NOT to jump in? It’s almost like there is a reason for that. RIP

[@jzip]

Sometimes we make stupid decisions to ignore posted signs. I had an experience at San Pedro near Sunken City where I almost died falling off a cliff because I ignored a sign that said "no trespassing unstable ground" I made it out alive, I've heard of others falling from the same spot I fell from and died.

[@onespeedlite]

There are speed limit signs posted everywhere. They don't stop people from speeding if that's what they want to do.

[@thegraffitiplayground1325]

Kinda like how there’s laws for everything that people still break 🤔

[@feyrie]

This is why I don’t feel any sympathy for her

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Good job young men... My old stomping ground in the 80s... One time a bunch of us lined up for a dive jump off the pier . I dove first and quickly turned my self under water and my back slammed into the sand ...I pushed off the bottom and sprang out of the water and yelled out...stop Stop waving my arms . One of my buddies getting ready to jump asked why! The water was neck high to me ..I yelled back ... because I'm standing up! Man... could have broken my neck .. true story....✌️ Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️

[@joletty1793]

Definitely saved your friends!! Quick reflexes, glad you came out okay! 😬

[@wildchick]

OMG your lucky to be alive . Be safe 😊

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@joletty1793 😬 Yup... quick reflexes comes natural when your older is twice you're size! Thanks. 🤕🏄✌️

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@wildchick Thanks Sandy! YUP 😊...you take care 🌹

[@sngray11]

This entire tragedy could have been avoided if these siblings followed the instructions on the pier sign. 💔 Thank you to the two surfers who so heroically and selflessly did everything in their power to save both of their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the sister, her family, and the two surfers that came to their aid. I hope that the surfers can let go of guilt and instead be at peace knowing that they did all that they could do to try and save both siblings’ lives. Rest in peace. 💗

[@lpcookie1]

It was only the sister that intended to jump in. He only did it to save her. It clearly states no diving off the pier. I wonder if anyone tried to talk her out of it. It was disgusting to hear the crowd cheering after she jumped. It seems like the crowd supported her decision. If so, they should be held accountable. All for what? Fame on YT etc?Very, very tragic all around.

[@laurat1129]

From the LAT story and photos, I got a better understanding of what might have happened. Yes, I agree with everything you both said here. There's a reason signs are posted, but people choose to ignore them w/tragic consequences. This is why I re-took Lifeguard Training 30 yrs after the first time, just in case it's needed, but I can only hope I don't overthink situations and instead react as these surfers did. One of them, Landon, is also a trained lifeguard, and I'm sure this incident is upsetting to him.

[@Peace_and_Love_777.....]

The brother only jumped in to try to save his sister who made a horrible decision by not reading the pier sign and or taking it seriously... if you have a sibling and they were struggling, I'm sure you would do the same thing... atleast I would..

[@Anthony-fo8no]

Very hard to save a drowning person, most of the time they take their saviors with them.. i hope he doesn't feel responsible at all, there is a reason why its prohibited. The surfer did not have to witness that, be better everyone.

[@E_Clampus_Vitus]

If you have a surfboard tied to your leg, it really helps.

[@alexvasquez8085]

This man is a guardian angel sent to be there at the right place at the right time. Unfortunately god had other plans for the man that lost his life. God bless this hero!

[@vikit16]

The sister needs to be held accountable. She did something stupid and put her brother at risk and he lost his life. she fucked around and he found out. So devastating

[@Tyler-tr4oq]

Imagine losing your brother bc you decided to jump in the water and he tried to come save you

[@j.a.3138]

really stupid of her

[@ryu-ken]

Darwinism

[@chad9971]

I surf at Huntington Beach every now and then and I can attest I would never go in that deep of water without my board. HB has such big waves because the current is so strong. It is very unfortunate to hear about this, I am sending my prayers.

[@hangten1904]

Plus you can get smashed against the pier pilings

[@saltybrackishfresh]

He’s horrible at swimming WTF was he thinking

[@psihostrumpf6233]

Very risky to save someone panicking in water. You cannot communicate clearly and once they grab a hold of you, they are not letting go, they will try and climb on top of you... if they don't come down quickly, you'll be fighting for your own life. It is not that they are selfish or evil it is natural human response to drowning. Kudos to surfer.

[@mgtowlevel5293]

Back in 95 or 96 I want to say it was 95 Naples Florida there was a hurricane on the way the oceans were rough the pier was under renovations I thought it would be a good idea to swim underneath the pier between the pylons and such the waters were rough they immediately started slamming me towards the pilings that were covered in sharp barnacles. Long story short always think before you go into any water I was young and dumb at the time thankfully I was able to fight my way out of there for my life I climbed up the sharp barnacle covered pilings all the way up to the pier there were boards missing cuz it was under renovations I was able to crawl right up through there luckily. My buddy said when he saw me emerge I was covered in blood thankful to be alive.

[@americanlostinvietnam3721]

This is Los Angeles vicinity. Don't be surprised if the family files lawsuits against the surfers. Seriously.

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

I'm from Huntington Beach and surfed the pier area for years. We were even known to jump off the pier a time or two. That was in the 60s and I was still a teen. People have no idea about what it takes to swim with heavy currents and rip tides. Huntington has a serious current! I can feel for these people but they had no clue. I have taken off in front of station 4 and ended up getting out by Tin Can beach. Even walking out into the shore break on a heavy rip day will take a person out to sea!!

[@seviregis7441]

That surfer has a beautiful heart. Sorry for the man who died, they really did all they could. Not sure if he went in to save his sister, then died. But people need to stop doing things that put themselves and others at risk.

[@tonywebbywebb5019]

So sad that there are clearly so many people near by on boards yet only two people bothered to respond, its a sad world.......

[@charleslaitipaya7149]

The Huntington junior life guards used to jump from the end and swim back to shore and swim around the pier. The current around the pier takes lots of skill and conditioning to navigate.

[@dragulia_venaro]

It's sad when Heroes bear the sadness when they're not making it for the other people.. I hope he had the best life.. RIP for the victim.

[@noreply3424]

Sir you saved a life. You prevented their family from having to plan two funerals. Remember that her brother loved her so much that he jumped off the pier to save her, and more than likely would want her to be here. You went all the way back out there and bought his body back, you did more than enough Thank you sir 💯

[@soundwavsonny]

I'm sorry to hear this story. I went under water once in the ocean as a 11 y/o kid. Came up for air and I was soooooo far out because of the under current. Never been so scared in my life. Was screaming and swimming for my life but no one saw me. Somehow I made it back and was literally EXHAUSTED. ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY. It was soooo hard to swim in the ocean, but I'm kinda athletic till this day so I guess that helped. I haven't been back in ocean water since. The ocean should be taken very seriously in my opinion.

[@Peace_and_Love_777.....]

Agreed

[@Thresholdmoment]

These guys need to be rewarded in a public forum. there needs to be a big ceremony and they should be presented with awards.

[@kevinsalguero8180]

Nah they'll rather reward some rapper that talks about girls,guns, cars and money

[@MauricioHernandez-ec2zs]

Only politicians and celebrities that kidnap children and worship the devil are publicly presented with awards, not actual heroes.

[@wendiyee6442]

~ Thank you to Landon & Ryan, for their bravery & efforts…Be blessed! 💙💙

[@kellyhoward3282]

Poor guy. He is a hero and so is Ryan. Unfortunately, the jumpers didn't heed the sign about no jumping off the pier. Sometimes, innocent fun can turn into tragedy. Prayers for the family and the guys that tried to save him.

[@justkilam1750]

Jumper everyone else that jumped in went to save

[@the180degreerule3]

Im also ashamed of his sister and evey woman that takes shit personally when You warn them of the stupid decision they're about to make and they still do it and finally either get in trouble and expect you to save them or you die saving them and they live to carry on with their lives talking about forgiving themselves and all that sensitive shit. Bitch don't touch the lion, oh fuck you he's cute, Lion grabs the bitch by the neck, bitch be like come fight the lion for my life 😂

[@discobones]

Goddamn I feel so much for that surfer... such trauma, so unexpected. He is right, he did everything he possibly could.. and I really hope he never forgets that.

[@VanillaEarth744]

Pls don't take God's name in Vain like it says not to in the Bible. God Bless you and your loved ones and remember JESUS LOVES YOU GUYS TOO ☝️🙏✝️ I recommend to follow The Catholic Church which is the true Church founded by OUR LORD

[@nuclearmusic77]

@@VanillaEarth744 Don't follow the Catholic Church, follow the Bible :) The church is the body of believers in Jesus... Jesus never said "take the sacraments to be saved", he said "repent and believe in Jesus!" God bless

[@VanillaEarth744]

@@nuclearmusic77 He actually did say if we consume his Body and Blood we will have eternal life. John 6:51-58 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”a 52 The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” 53 Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. 54 Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. 55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.b 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” I do agree that we are the body of Christ

[@Radk187]

Thank you to these surfers who didn’t think twice as they quickly turned into rescuers!

[@YahYou813]

Sorry for the family that lost a family member, but the lady's stupidity killed her brother and now gave those surfers a tragedy to live with. Very sad. Please think before you do ANYTHING that you know you can't handle.

[@Teriyaki_kitty]

I’ve been searching for a comment like this. And not to be insensitive here, but I guarantee she had never swam in the ocean whatsoever before And decided yolo. Completely thoughtless like most of America.

[@dewilew2137]

Clearly she didn’t *know* that she couldn’t handle it, Otherwise she wouldn’t have jumped. She wasn’t trying to commit suicide. 🙄

[@feyrie]

There was a sign that say not to jump too. She ignored rules and didn’t care. She legit is the worst, idc if I’m a horrible person for saying that. The brother was the smarter one and he died cause of his defiant sister who just wanted thrills.