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Couple Swept by Rogue Wave; Woman Dies
16 Oct
Summary
- A couple on vacation was swept into the ocean by a rogue wave.
- A 30-year-old woman tragically died, while her husband survived.
- Dangerous surf conditions contributed to the deadly incident.
A romantic escape to California's Sycamore Cove Beach in Ventura County ended in tragedy on Wednesday, October 14, when a powerful rogue wave swept a visiting couple into the ocean. Kaylee Molina, 30, and her husband Roberto Clemente, 32, from El Paso, Texas, were near rocks when the massive wave engulfed them.
Clemente recounted the terrifying moments as they were pulled underwater, pleading to hold hands before being separated. He managed to reach shore and retrieve his wife, attempting CPR before emergency services arrived. Molina was pronounced dead at the scene, while Clemente was hospitalized with moderate injuries.
The couple's visit coincided with dangerous surf conditions along Southern California, attributed to hurricane-generated swells causing coastal flooding and erosion. Molina's family has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses, describing her death as an immense heartbreak.
