Search suspended for 5-year-old girl swept out to sea in California’s Laguna Beach
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a 5-year-old girl swept out to sea in Laguna Beach, California, after more than 30 hours of searching over 90 square miles.
- The child was swept into rough surf on Tuesday evening when a wave struck her and her family near the shoreline, with the mother and one sibling rescued by bystanders.
- Rescue efforts involved multiple agencies, including Laguna Beach Marine Safety, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol, and the Coast Guard.
- Capt. Stacey Crecy of Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach emphasized the difficulty of suspending the search after a coordinated and thorough effort with local first responders.