1 dead, another critically hurt after being swept into the ocean on West Coast

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bonny Doon, California
Bonny Doon Beach
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Bonny Doon California in Bonny Doon, California: Two people were swept into the ocean at Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County, California. One person died and the other remains in critical condition after rescue swimmers and helicopter crews responded to the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed person Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

1 dead, another critically hurt after being swept into the ocean on West Coast | Fox Weather

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