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MALIBU—On Thursday, May 28, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station and the Malibu Volunteers on Patrol issued a joint statement revealing that on the evening of Wednesday, May 27, that they rescued a pair of teenagers trapped by the tide at Point Dume.

Point Dume is a landform that extends into the Pacific Ocean from Malibu and marks the north end of the Santa Monica Bay.

Volunteers were patrolling when they stopped near the Cliffside Trailhead, where a man told them his teenage son and his girlfriend had gone into the water at Point Dume and that the rising tide trapped them between Little Dume and Dig Dume; two beaches along the Malibu coast.

Upon arrival, deputies from the local sheriff’s station and the lifeguards on duty were asked to assist in the search and the couple was found. With some assistance, they climbed over a group of rocks and reached the shore safely.

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station is asking citizens to remember that ocean conditions can change rapidly, especially as the water reaches its peak height near evening.

Anyone interested in joining the Malibu branch of the Los Angeles Sheriff Department Volunteer on Patrol can find the information on the website.

By Daniel Diquinzio

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills indicated in a press release that the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) will see the return of its Empowerment Camp on October 14 and October 15. The event will give 9th thru 12th graders the chance to learn hands-on firefighting exercises, training and leadership opportunities

“Our Beverly Hills Fire Department and the City of Beverly Hills is committed to uplifting and empowering this next generation of great leaders,” said Mayor Dr. Gold. “We want to inspire all young people in their journey of becoming firefighters.”

The camp will be held in-person at the Fire Department at 445 N Rexford Dr. Women who are 18 and older and actively pursuing a career in firefighting are asked to apply as a mentor instructor.

“We are fortunate to have had so many curious young adults participate in our hands-on training, getting a close glimpse of what our women and men do to protect our community,” said BH Fire Chief Greg Barton. “We look forward to welcoming the class of 2023!”

“We had such a great turnout last year,” said Melissa Hillis, BHFD Fire Engineer. “The teens really pushed themselves and made us all proud. Our department is a huge proponent of improving gender diversity and increasing community ties, so we’re welcoming all curious minds this year who are aligned in our mission.”

Registration for residents will start Friday, September 1. and is free. Registration will remain open until the camp is filled. To register, visit beverlyhills.org/empowermentcamp or for questions email FiredUp@beverlyhills.org.

By Trevor