Child remains missing in Laguna Beach after being swept into ocean
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A mother and her two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday evening, with one child still missing after powerful waves created dangerous conditions.
- The city’s Marine Safety Department responded around 7:30 p.m., and bystanders helped rescue the mother and one child, but the other child remains unaccounted for.
- The incident occurred amid a high surf advisory affecting much of the Southern California coast, including Catalina, Santa Barbara islands, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County beaches.
- The National Weather Service warned of increased risks of ocean drowning due to rip currents and large breaking waves, which can cause injuries, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats.
- Hazardous beach conditions are expected to persist along the San Diego and Orange County coastlines through Thursday afternoon.