Tragic new detail emerges in death of 5-year-old swept out to sea by massive wave
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- Five-year-old Amada Mia Brown from San Bernardino tragically died after being swept out to sea by powerful waves in Laguna Beach; she was due to start kindergarten in August.
- Amada was pulled into the ocean along with her mother and brother near Treasure Island Beach; while her mother and brother were rescued by bystanders, Amada was carried away and later found deceased offshore.
- A large search operation involving the US Coast Guard and partner agencies lasted over 30 hours and covered 90 square miles before being suspended; her body was discovered by an aerial search on Thursday.
- Amada's family held a vigil in her memory, with her father describing her as a joyful child who loved the water and enjoyed movies like "Moana" and "Frozen."
- The storm that caused Amada's death also resulted in another fatality in Santa Cruz County, highlighting the dangerous coastal conditions during the event.