Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division

L.A. County lifeguard dies

Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger is shown in a photo provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Aug. 15, 2022.

Top Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division Headlines

Pygmy sperm whale euthanized after rescue in Malibu

A pygmy sperm whale was stranded then rescued on a Malibu beach is seen on March 6, 2022, before being euthanized. (Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division)

Storm brings rain, lightning to Southern California; prompts …

The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division tweeted a photo of lighting on Oct. 4, 2021.

Beached dolphin dies despite rescue efforts of L.A. County …

Rescuers worked to transport a struggling juvenile dolphin to a local care facility after it repeatedly beached itself Wednesday. (Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division)

‘This one was in trouble’: Gray whale spotted near shore …

Search for possible missing swimmer off Manhattan Beach …

A search was underway for a missing swimmer off the coast of Manhattan Beach on May 21, 2020. (Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguards Division)

Search resumes Monday for missing swimmer near Venice …

Rescuers search for a man missing of off Venice Beach on May 17, 2020. (KTLA)

More Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division

Over 100 Needles, Medical Supplies Found on Venice …

Medical supplies were found along the short of Venice Beach on Nov. 10, 2019. (Credit: LA County Fire Department Lifeguard Division)

Sick Dolphin Dies After Washing Ashore on Hermosa …

hermosa beach dolphin

Rescuers Help Gray Whale Entangled Off the Coast …

Lifeguards and Marine Animal Rescue Team members work to help an entangled whale off the coast of Palos Verdes on April 24, 2019. (Credit: Los Angeles County Fire Department)

Body of Man Recovered Near Santa Monica Pier Amid …

Lifeguards search for a missing person near the Santa Monica Pier on March 10, 2018. (Credit: KTLA)

Authorities Investigate Reports of Possible Downed …

Missing Diver Who Disappeared Off El Segundo While …

2 People Rescued After Boat Crashes, Capsizes Near …

Sidebar Video bin

Orange County residents worried about ‘extremely …

Family of teen allegedly murdered by soccer coach …

Dr. Mariana Vergara shares her skincare journey and …

KTLA 5 News Top Stories at 1 p.m. – Sept. 15, 2025

Showstopping Looks at Janet Mandell