An elderly couple watching the sunset Thursday was swept into the sea. He was saved immediately, however she remained missing for hours.
By Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff | | Updated
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — An elderly couple going for a walk while looking at the ocean off Victoria Beach was overtaken by a strong wave Thursday. The husband was rescued, however his wife was swept out to sea in the strong current, Laguna Beach marine safety officers said.
Both husband and wife were residents of Irvine, according to Laguna Beach Police Dept. Sgt. Jim Cota.
"At that time the ocean was shifting from low tide to high tide, currents change quickly, according to lifeguards," Cota told Patch. "There were strong currents along the shore yesterday evening at that time."
The husband was quickly rescued by a good Samaritan, but the efforts to save the wife were unsuccessful. She was reported missing at just before 8:15 p.m. Thursday, according to LBPD.
In a search that lasted for approximately two hours, the wife was ultimately found by marine safety.
At 10 p.m., emergency responders declared that she had been found and was declared deceased.
Police, firefighters, lifeguards and the U.S. Coast Guard were all involved in the search.
"We are very thankful for everyone who participated in the search," Cota said.
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