 They want people to stay vigilant so if they see people lurking around the lines and it seems like they shouldn't be there or they're cutting them, call police immediately to increase that likelihood that they can catch those who are responsible. However, he does contend that it's not easy catching people in the act. Paul Rivera, Como News. A rescue operation has become a recovery effort after a struggling swimmer disappeared off Ballard's Point, Shilshole Beach yesterday.