5-year-old girl swept into ocean identified after body recovered in Laguna Beach
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Key Points:
- The body of 5-year-old Amada Mia Brown, who was swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach, was recovered early Thursday morning about 250-300 yards offshore from Christmas Cove.
- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search after more than 30 hours and 90 square miles covered, with multiple agencies involved in the effort.
- The incident occurred Tuesday night when a mother and her two children were swept into the ocean near Treasure Island Beach; bystanders rescued the mother and the girl's brother.
- Officials warned the public about dangerous ocean conditions caused by a powerful swell producing waves up to 20 feet, urging non-expert swimmers to stay out of the water.
- Laguna Beach Marine Safety and the Orange County Sheriff's Department recovered and positively identified the body, and the family has been notified.