Pier breaks off, floats away in heavy California storm

Santa Cruz, United States (AFP) Dec 23, 2024

A pier collapsed into the ocean and floated away off the US state of California on Monday, weather authorities said, as the region was pounded by a powerful storm. Lifeguards rescued two people after the structure in Santa Cruz broke free, firefighters said, while a third person managed to get themselves out of trouble. Videos posted on social media showed part of the pier adrift in the