UMVA has learned that a massive early summer swell has been battering the south-facing beaches in Orange County and San Diego, California, with waves reaching as high as 10 to 15 feet.
The powerful swell has brought enormous waves to The Wedge, a famous break in Newport Beach, with reports of 20-foot waves crashing against the shore. This has raised concerns about the safety of beachgoers and swimmers.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement, warning spectators about hazardous swimming conditions. Lifeguards are urging beachgoers to stay on the sand and avoid the dangerous waves and strong rip currents.
A young girl remains missing after being swept away by a strong rip current in Laguna Beach. The incident occurred when a mother and two children got caught in the powerful ocean swells off the Southern California coast, and despite efforts by witnesses to save them, one child is still unaccounted for.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the mother and her two children were swept into the ocean by powerful water conditions while near the shoreline. Bystanders immediately entered the water and successfully rescued the mother and one child, but the search for the missing girl continues.
Rescue teams in California are working tirelessly to find the young girl, with search efforts ongoing since Tuesday night. The incident has highlighted the dangers of powerful ocean swells and the importance of heeding warnings from lifeguards and authorities.
