Harbor Patrol Officer Paul D. Korber, Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol, California

Harbor Patrol Officer Paul D. Korber

Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol, California

End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1998

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Paul D. Korber

Harbor Patrol Officer Paul Korber drowned while attempting to save a woman and her three children from a treacherous riptide near a jetty.

Officer Korber was assisting in the rescue when he sank beneath churning surf for at least 30 seconds. He was pulled from the water unconscious. Several lifeguards administered CPR on Officer Korber but were unable to revive him. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital after extensive efforts to revive him failed.

The area that he was making the rescue is well-known for treacherous conditions.

Officer Korber was a Vietnam War veteran. He is survived by a child.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

water rescue

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Officer Korber,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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March 15, 2023