Airmen from the 129th Rescue Wing of the California National Guard successfully rescued a mariner experiencing stroke-like symptoms approximately 700 miles off the California coast. The mission, which was described as one that "no one else could reach," was highlighted by the U.S. National Guard on their social media channels earlier today. The rescue operation demonstrates the capabilities of the 129th Rescue Wing in long-range maritime operations. The specific timing of the rescue within the recent reporting window or details about the mariner's condition post-rescue were not immediately available, as per the U.S. National Guard's announcement. This incident occurred during a period that also saw the conclusion of an active shooter event at an Amazon facility in Columbus, Ohio, on September 22nd, 2025, where the gunman, identified as John Smith, was killed and no other casualties were reported. Additionally, a trash fire was reported in Los Angeles at the intersection of Jefferson and Campus Center on the evening of September 22nd, 2025.
