![]() 'It could be yellow where we put that flag, and then within a moment it's red because a rip current has now surfaced. 'Having been an ocean lifeguard since 1994 and worked Venice Beach during this time frame to now a full-time lifeguard and chief, I can say our conditions change on an hourly, if not a moment's notice,' he told. With Memorial weekend approaching, he warned beachgoers to stay safe and informed about the water conditions.Īlthough most beaches generally have signs or flags to indicate safe or unsafe swimming conditions, this type of warning system does not work on the Venice Beach coastline. Haskett revealed Gaspard had been pulled out about 75 to 100 yards off shore in just a moment's notice. ![]() His body was identified and transported to the LA County Coroner's office, Kenichi Haskett, Section Chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Services said. Gaspard, 39, had reportedly told lifeguards to save his son first, who was pulled from the water in good condition and did not require hospitalization.īut lifeguards were unable to rescue Gaspard, who was about 50 yards offshore when a wave crashed over him and pulled him out into the ocean. 'The decedent was identified as Shad Gaspard and next of kin was notified,' LAPD said in a statement. LAPD and LAFD were called to the beach around 2am after two people discovered a body on the sand halfway between Venice Beach pier and lifeguard headquarters at 1.25am, police said. ![]() Video footage taken at the scene Wednesday morning showed authorities surrounding Gaspard's lifeless body as it lay on the sand. Video footage from the scene shows authorities standing around a lifeless body on the sand early A body matching the description of the missing father washed up ashore early Wednesday morning.
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