Body of Missing Firefighter Recovered Off Long Beach Coast

On Wednesday, the body of a 29-year-old firefighter who has been missing for over three months has been recovered on the coast of Long Beach, CA.

On Dec. 4, 2024, Lees, who was off duty, went free diving with three other men in the Port of Long Beach off Pier J. Free diving involves holding one’s breath for as long as they can while diving without scuba gear. Read more here

We send our deepest condolences to Connor J. Lees's family and friends. Thank you to the U.S. Coast Guard, Los Angeles Fire Department, and other SAR volunteers for their dedicated efforts. Please be safe out there, everyone!

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