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They Were Asleep on the Beach When the Wave Came
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Key Points:
- California's coast is experiencing dangerous conditions due to towering surf combined with extreme "king tides," leading to three recent deaths and multiple rescues.
- In Orange County, a 5-year-old girl was swept away at Treasure Island Beach and found deceased two days later, while in Santa Cruz, two women drowned after being swept out to sea at Bonny Doon Beach.
- The National Weather Service warns that elevated surf and rip current dangers will persist through at least midweek, with San Francisco recently recording its highest summer water level on record.
- Coastal authorities are cautioning residents about strong rip currents, "sneaker waves," and minor flooding, advising people to avoid the water, stay off rock jetties, and remain near lifeguard towers if visiting beaches.
- Newport Beach officials have urged harborfront residents to prepare for flooding by deploying sandbags and seawall plugs amid ongoing hazardous coastal conditions.
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