Beachgoer Who Died After Being Swept Out To Sea Identified As Berkeley Student: Report

Published
June 16, 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 Wednesday, June 10. A wave pulled them into the water while they were near a keyhole on the beach. Rescuers recovered the victims and transported them to local hospitals, where both later died.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Harshita Nair Unknown Fatal
Mahial Sran Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Beachgoer Who Died After Being Swept Out To Sea Identified As Berkeley Student: Report | Berkeley, CA Patch

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