The Manhattan Beach Fire Department has issued a statement regarding the death of a swimmer at the LA County Lifeguards annual training certification at Mira Costa High School this morning:
| At approximately 7:00 a.m. this morning at Mira Costa High School, LA County Lifeguards were using the pool for annual certification of their personnel. An adult swimmer, who is not a student or staff member was noticed to be in distress and having difficulty. LA County Lifeguards pulled the adult swimmer from the pool and began lifesaving measures. MB Fire and Paramedics also responded to treat the swimmer, who was transported to Little Company of Mary Hospital. Although attended by hospital staff, the swimmer passed away. The cause has not been determined and no name will be released until family notifications have been properly made. |
More information to follow from the LA County Lifeguards.
2:40 p.m. The LA County Lifeguards have released the following statement:
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is saddened to report that this morning at 7:01 a.m., one of our Ocean Lifeguard Specialists Brian Kutil, age 42, tragically passed away. He was a 20-year veteran of the Lifeguard Division and died during our annual 500-meter recertification swim exercise at Mira Costa High School in the City of Manhattan Beach. He was immediately treated by L.A. County lifeguards, along with Manhattan Beach Fire Department paramedics, and transported to Little Company of Mary Hospital. Despite heroic efforts by all involved, he was pronounced dead.
“All of us are shocked by this terrible early morning news,” said Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and his Fire Department family. Please keep everyone in your thoughts as we mourn his tragic loss.”
