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Long Beach jet skier recounts 16-hour sea rescue

A Long Beach man who was knocked off a jet ski spent about 16 hours stranded at sea before rescuers pulled him up. He described the moment as relief after realizing he might not last much longer.
WHO: A Long Beach man who was knocked off a jet ski
WHAT: He was stranded at sea for about 16 hours after being knocked off a jet ski, then rescued.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 2:53 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: He was knocked off his jet ski, leaving him stranded at sea for about 16 hours before rescue.

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