King tides along California coast prompt advisories following two deaths

A five-year-old girl was swept away and a woman was pulled into the water, prompting authorities to urge precaution Massive waves, coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents are roiling the California coastline this week as authorities advise people to take precautions while visiting beaches following two deaths last week. Turbulent waters swept a five-year-old girl, who was walking with her mother and brother, out to sea from the shore of Treasure Island Beach in Orange county in southern California on Tuesday. Bystanders were able to rescue the mother and son, but the girl was not found and her body was recovered on Thursday. Continue reading...

Dani Anguiano in Los Angeles · Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 12:38 PM
California | The Guardian

King tides along California coast prompt advisories following two deaths

A five-year-old girl was swept away and a woman was pulled into the water, prompting authorities to urge precaution

Massive waves, coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents are roiling the California coastline this week as authorities advise people to take precautions while visiting beaches following two deaths last week.

Turbulent waters swept a five-year-old girl, who was walking with her mother and brother, out to sea from the shore of Treasure Island Beach in Orange county in southern California on Tuesday. Bystanders were able to rescue the mother and son, but the girl was not found and her body was recovered on Thursday.

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