Long Beach drowning victim identified as resident of Los Angeles

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

LONG BEACH — A 40-year-old man believed to have drowned at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

He was identified as Robert Holt of Los Angeles.

Long Beach police officers responded about 4:20 p.m. Saturday to the dog beach in the 4300 block of East Ocean Boulevard, where a drowning was reported, said Lt. Dominick Scaccia.

“Upon arrival, officers learned an adult male was pulled from the water by a concerned citizen,” Scaccia said. “On scene, lifeguards and responding Long Beach Fire Department personnel were unable to resuscitate the man and determined him deceased at the scene.”

An investigation was continuing, he said.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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