San Diego JGs make historic first jump from SIO Pier

Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California USA: In a historic first, San Diego Junior Lifeguards (JGs) Gabriel Rushers Kayla Hanoch with their instructor Sydney Fortune were the first to jump from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Pier. Hundreds more would follow them over the course of the day. The pier jump which is the culmination of the JG Program where JGs between the ages of 9 to 15 are encouraged to “face your fear and jump the pier” traditionally takes place in Ocean Beach (OB). However, storm damage to the OB Pier made it impossible to hold the event there this year.