NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Long Beach watercraft riders recount rescue after weekend disappearance
Two individuals rescued after going missing while riding personal watercraft off the coast of Long Beach are sharing their survival stories. The pair reported being separated from their group near Rainbow Harbor on Sunday night and received no safety instructions from the rental company.
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The incident highlights safety concerns regarding rentals and the effectiveness of local emergency response teams in maritime search and rescue operations.
Key Facts
- Paul Carbullido Jr. was missing for 16 hours before being rescued.
- Carbullido was found floating three miles south of the Seal Beach Pier at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Monday.
- Carbullido's body temperature was 86 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of his rescue.
- Donna Dubray and Paul Carbullido Jr. rented personal watercraft on Sunday night, approximately one hour before the rental company closed.
- The survivors allege they received no safety instructions from the rental company.
- The incident began when the two individuals were separated after falling off their watercraft near Rainbow Harbor.
- Donna Dubray swam to a breakwall near Alamitos Bay Landing to call for help.
- A good Samaritan in a fishing boat alerted lifeguards after hearing Dubray's calls for help.
Who's Mentioned
locationRainbow Harbor“Area where watercraft were rented.”personPaul Carbullido Jr.“Survivor of the watercraft incident found after 16 hours.”locationSeal Beach Pier“Location where Carbullido was found.”locationLong Beach“Location of the incident.”organizationU.S. Coast Guard“Rescued Carbullido near Seal Beach Pier.”personDonna Dubray“Survivor who swam to the breakwall to seek help.”