2 napping California beachgoers swept out to sea, 1 killed by powerful current

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Panther Beach
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Santa Cruz California in Santa Cruz, California: Two women were swept out to sea at Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County on June 10, one of whom died and the other was left critically injured. Rescue swimmers pulled both from the water and transported them to hospitals; the deceased had been sleeping near a keyhole area that caught her unaware.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed beachgoer Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

2 napping California beachgoers swept out to sea, 1 killed by powerful current

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