Paul Korber
1998
Paul D. Korber.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Harbor Patrol Officer Paul Korber drowned while attempting to save a woman and her three children from a treacherous riptide near a jetty. Officer Korber was assisting in the rescue when he sank beneath churning surf for at least 30 seconds. He was pulled from the water unconscious. Several lifeguards administered CPR on Officer Korber but were unable to revive him. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital after extensive efforts to revive him failed. The area where he made the rescue is well-known for its treacherous conditions. Officer Korber was a Vietnam War veteran and served with the Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by a child.
Service Record
Also Served
Ventura Port District Harbor Patrol
Harbor Patrol Officer
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