SANTA CRUZ, Calif. –

Three people fell into the sea after part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on Monday, officials said.

Santa Cruz police told KSBW that two of the people were rescued while the other person got out of the water alone.

The end of the wharf had been damaged by winter storms and those who fell into the water were workers doing inspections on the wharf.

Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said the partial collapse was reported at 12:44 p.m. The collapse threw part of the Dolphin Restaurant, a bathroom and repair equipment into the water.

A number of pillars, heavy posts supporting the quay, were also destroyed. This will pose “serious dangers” in the future, said Keeley.

In total, about 150 feet at the end of the wharf was destroyed, officials said.

Keeley urged boaters and others to avoid the water.

A bystander video shared with KSBW showed two people standing on some rubble before being rescued.

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Santa Cruz Fire Chief Rob Oatey said crews were patrolling the waterfront when they got the call about the collapse. They helped rescue two of the workers from the scene.

All three people who fell into the sea were treated at the port of Santa Cruz and released without serious injuries, he said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said on X that emergency responders were ready to provide assistance.

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Meteorologist Heather Waldman says breaking waves up to 25 feet high are possible in the Santa Cruz area through Tuesday morning.

People have been evacuated from the quay and the port is closed until further notice.

(Watch a live feed of the area in the video below.)

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