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Man Lost to Sea Amid Dangerous Coastal Conditions
24 Nov
Summary
- A man is presumed dead after being swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park.
- This incident occurred one week after a father and daughter drowned at the same park.
- Dangerous surf and high winds continue to hamper search and recovery efforts.
Tragedy struck Garrapata State Park again as a man is presumed lost at sea after being swept into the ocean by a large wave. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the man and two women were on rocks at Soberanes Point. While the two women managed to return to shore and received medical attention, the man remains missing.
This latest incident echoes a similar tragedy from the previous week, where a father and his 7-year-old daughter drowned after being pulled into the ocean at the same state park. The recurring dangers of the coastal waters have led authorities to issue strong warnings, urging extreme caution and advising against entering the ocean or approaching coastal rocks.
Search and recovery operations for the missing man have been challenging due to hazardous conditions. Dangerous surf initially prevented recovery, and subsequent high winds and unsafe waters have further complicated efforts by dive teams and drones. The search was ongoing as of Sunday evening, with authorities emphasizing the continued risks in the area.
