Body of girl swept into ocean in Laguna Beach recovered
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The body of a girl who went missing after being swept into the ocean with her family near Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach has been recovered near Christmas Cove during an aerial survey.
- The girl disappeared on Tuesday night when she, her mother, and brother were pulled into dangerously high surf, prompting a 24-hour search involving multiple agencies before being called off Wednesday night.
- Laguna Beach Marine Safety and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified the body, and the family has been notified, with the community and local officials expressing deep condolences.
- Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill described the incident as one of the most heartbreaking he has witnessed and extended sympathy to the victim’s family and community.
- Despite a surf advisory set to expire, experts warn that large surf conditions persist in Southern California, posing ongoing risks through the weekend.