Authorities Search for a Girl Swept Into the Ocean in Southern California
Witnesses rescued the mother and one child as agencies searched for the missing girl, with waves reaching up to 9 feet, officials said.
- On Tuesday evening, a 5-year-old girl was swept into the ocean by high surf while walking with her family at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, and search efforts have continued since.
- A high surf event affecting Orange County and Los Angeles generated breaking waves reaching up to 9 feet, with strong rip currents creating dangerous conditions at the north end of Treasure Island Beach.
- Two bystanders successfully rescued the mother and one child after the large wave swept them away, but the other girl could not be reached and remains missing as of Wednesday morning.
- Laguna Beach Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond stated the operation shifted to a recovery mission, with the Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department, Orange County Sheriff's Department, and United States Coast Guard expanding the search Wednesday using air resources.
- Officials urge the public to obey all posted warning signs through Thursday, warning that "powerful water conditions while near the shoreline" pose an increased drowning risk as high surf persists.
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