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Desperate Search Continues for Missing 5-Year-Old as Deadly Storms Batter California
16 Nov
Summary
- 5-year-old girl swept into Pacific Ocean, father drowns trying to save her
- Southern California under flood watches, heavy rain and thunderstorms expected
- Over 30,000 utility customers without power in California
As of November 16, 2025, the desperate search is ongoing for a 5-year-old girl who was swept into the Pacific Ocean last Friday when her father drowned attempting to rescue her at Garrapata State Beach in Monterey, California. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Coast Guard, and other agencies have been scouring the area since the incident.
Meanwhile, Southern California is bracing for more severe weather, with a strong Pacific storm system enhanced by an atmospheric river expected to bring moderate to heavy rain through the weekend. Around 23 million people remain under flood watches, and there is a moderate risk of flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows, especially near recent burn scar areas. The heavy rain could bring rainfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour, and evacuation orders have been issued for some vulnerable properties.
Over 30,000 utility customers in California were without power on Saturday morning as the storm system continues to impact the region. Authorities are urging residents to heed all official guidance and warnings as the dangerous weather conditions persist.
