Napping California beachgoer swept out to sea, killed by powerful current

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

Summary

Drowning Santa Cruz California in Santa Cruz, California: On June 10, two women in their 20s were swept out to sea near Panther Beach / Yellow Bank Beach in Santa Cruz, California, due to dangerous ocean conditions caused by massive swells from tropical storms. Crews from the Santa Cruz Fire Department and California State Parks responded to the area after reports of the incident. Authorities confirmed that one woman had died from her injuries, while the other remained in critical condition.

Original reporting

Napping California beachgoer swept out to sea, killed by powerful current | KTLA

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