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Coast Guard Rescues Man After 12 Hours Adrift

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. Coast Guard rescued Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr. after 12 hours adrift off Long Beach on Aug. 17, 2026.
A helicopter spotted Carbullido floating on his back three miles south of Seal Beach Pier at 10:48 a.m.
He wore a green life jacket and had a body temperature of 88 °F, showing hypothermia signs.
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Caprioli said wearing a life jacket is the single most important safety measure.

History

Historical Context

The 1974 SOLAS treaty, administered by the International Maritime Organization, obliges flag states to equip passenger ships with life-saving appliances such as life jackets under Chapter III, a rule now followed by 167 contracting states covering about 99 % of global merchant tonnage. Lt. Cmdr. Jason Caprioli’s 2026 reminder that a jacket saved Paul Carbullido Jr. off Long Beach shows the enduring impact of that safety framework.

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Story summary

U.S. Coast Guard rescued Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr. after 12 hours adrift off Long Beach on Aug. 17, 2026.
A helicopter spotted Carbullido floating on his back three miles south of Seal Beach Pier at 10:48 a.m.
He wore a green life jacket and had a body temperature of 88 °F, showing hypothermia signs.
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Caprioli said wearing a life jacket is the single most important safety measure.

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