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The body of a 7-year-old girl who drowned after being washed away near the sea big Sur, CaliforniaHas been recovered by the authorities.
The girl is 39 years old Father died while trying to save him after that a big wave Hit high above the shoreline and dragged it into the sea.
According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, around 1 a.m. Friday, Yujie Hu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, his wife and daughter were walking on the beach at Garapata State Beach when a wave hit the shore, knocking both the girl and Hu into the sea.
Hu tried to swim to his daughter’s rescue, but ultimately died in heavy wave,
According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, “As Hu approached his daughter, both were pulled further out into the ocean.” “The child’s mother tried to help but was also swept away in the water. She eventually managed to get back to shore.”
Another beachgoer and an off-duty California State Parks officer saw that the family was in trouble and rushed to assist. CalifornianBystanders managed to rescue Hu from the sea and provide CPR, When emergency personnel arrived, Hu was taken to a local hospital, but did not survive,
Emergency personnel treated the mother for hypothermia and she was later released.
According to the outlet, the U.S. Coast Guard, California State Parks and Cal Fire launched a massive search after the girl went missing. Helicopters and rescue divers took part in the operation.
According to deputies, on Sunday, November 16, her body was located about 100 yards from shore, about half a mile north of where she was swept into the water.
Bad weather may have played a role in the tragic events at the beach.
On Friday, a National Weather Service beach hazard warning was in effect. It warned that waves at the beach could create waves higher than beachgoers expected, and that such an attack could happen without warning.
“The family expresses their gratitude to all agencies, personnel and community members involved in the search and recovery efforts,” MCSO said in a statement. “They continue to request privacy and do not wish to make any further statements at this time.”