Coverage dated October 4, 2026 to October 5, 2026

Firefighters rescue dog trapped inside van after crash into shore off Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

A driver and their two dogs are recovering after driving off the road and crashing into the rocky shore below near Malibu.

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KTLA Los Angeles
Dramatic video shows dog being rescued from vehicle after crash into surf near Malibu (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Oct 4, 2026
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
A dog trapped inside a vehicle that crashed off Pacific Coast Highway and landed among rocks in the surf north of Malibu was rescued by firefighters and lifeguards, officials said. The single-vehicle crash happened Saturday along PCH near Deer Creek Road, according to the Ventura County Fire Departm…
Los Angeles Times
Watch dogs pulled from the Pacific after van plunges into the surf near Malibu (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 4, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
After a driver veered into the ocean, one dog was trapped until firefighters rescued it.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Firefighters rescue dog trapped inside van after crash into shore off Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Oct 4, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A driver and their two dogs are recovering after driving off the road and crashing into the rocky shore below near Malibu.
FOX 8 Cleveland
WATCH: Dogs rescued after car crashes in California surf (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)
Published Oct 5, 2026
FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description
A vehicle with two dogs onboard crashed into a surf outside Malibu on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.