( KRON ) — A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf has collapsed and is floating away Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Three people went into the water when the pier section collapsed, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department.
Two of them were rescued by lifeguards, and a third person self-rescued. All three were treated and released, according to Santa Cruz Fire Department officials.
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The incident occurred about 12:45 p.m., officials said. About 150 feet of pier section at the end of the wharf collapsed. The collapsed portion, according to Santa Cruz Parks & Rec officials, included a restroom building and construction equipment that was present to repair the wharf from previous storm damage.
The wharf was immediately evacuated and will remain closed indefinitely, officials said.
The collapse comes amid a major swell that is expected to bring wave heights up to 26 feet high to parts of the Central Coast. The swell is expected to last through Tuesday…