25-Year-Old Oakland Firefighter Drowns in San Diego Beach

SAN DIEGO—Authorities identified the swimmer who died early June 27 in Pacific Beach, San Diego, as Caeden Laffan, an off-duty firefighter-paramedic with the Oakland Fire Department. Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington said his department is mourning the tragic loss of the 25-year-old, who was a rising star in the department. “Caeden Laffan was a young enthusiastic member of the Oakland Fire Department, with a bright future ahead of him, and we’re all heartbroken today after learning of this tragic event,” Mr. Covington said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the entire Laffan family, and all who know him, worked with him, and loved him. The Laffan family and I sincerely appreciate the coordination and support of the San Diego Fire Department as our members continue to respond and grieve.”...