The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman Saturday who was swept into the ocean near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County. 

Authorities say around 8:20 a.m. the 35-year-old man was hit by a wave near Salt Point State Park while fishing in the surf. 

He was washed about 500-feet offshore and was having trouble swimming.

He was transferred by helicopter to emergency personnel waiting on shore. 

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