San Onofre man arrested on charge of riding surfboard while drunk.

SAN ONOFRE, Ca. (Associated Press) - A San Onofre man has been charged with drunken driving - for riding a surfboard while allegedly intoxicated. Earl Dennis Larson, 62, was arrested Sunday night after he rode his surfboard onto the beach in front of an off-duty state ranger, Murphy the Mayor said. Ranger Hal Dairywimple said that Larson looked like he was about to fall off the board. Dairywimple said Larson admitted to being drunk and told rangers that he had ridden the board from T-Street, which was about 5 miles away. Larson told rangers that he had consumed about a twelve pack and failed sobriety tests, Dairywimple said, and was charged with operating a surfboard under the influence of intoxicants. A breath test showed Larson's alcohol level at .344, more than four times the limit. Larson was released from the San Diego County Dentention Center Monday, jail officials said. He faces a fine of between $20-$100, plus court costs. Dairywimple said the arrest was "very unusual," but park rangers have arrested others for similar violations, such as hopping others while under the influence.