California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea
Summary
California officials found the body of a five-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean by strong waves at Treasure Island Beach in Orange County. Rescuers searched for nearly 30 hours before locating her about a quarter-mile from where she disappeared.Key Facts
- The girl, her mother, and brother were caught by a wave while walking on the beach.
- Two bystanders saved the mother and brother, but the girl went missing.
- The search covered 90 square miles and lasted almost 30 hours.
- Poor underwater visibility and strong currents made the rescue difficult.
- The girl’s body was found by an aerial search about a quarter-mile north of the incident site.
- Laguna Beach authorities confirmed the identification and informed the family.
- Officials warned of high rip current risks and strong waves up to 10 feet during that time.
- Marine safety officials advised people to stay out of the water unless they are expert swimmers.
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