Harbor Patrol Heroes Honored
Ventura Breeze
September 28, 2026
Three Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol officers are getting some well-deserved recognition, and honestly, it's about time these folks got a spotlight. The California Surf Lifesaving Association is presenting them with Medal of Valor and Heroic Act Awards for showing extraordinary courage on the water.
If you've spent any time around Ventura Harbor, you know these officers are out there day in and day out — rescuing boaters, helping kayakers, keeping our waterfront safe. It's the kind of work that usually goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. The awards will be handed out during the CSLSA's Fall Board of Directors meeting, as the Ventura Breeze reports.
Next time you're walking the harbor, give a nod to the patrol. They've earned it.
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