Authorities recover the body of a 5-year-old girl after she is swept into the ocean near Laguna Beach, California, earlier this week. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs as the girl, her mother, and her brother are walking along the shoreline at or near Treasure Island Beach. Officials say a powerful wave engulfs the trio, and the girl is carried out to sea. The mother and brother are reported to be rescued.
Search operations begin after the incident and last more than 30 hours, according to one account. Rescuers cover more than 90 miles as they search Southern California waters during the day and overnight, with one outlet describing a nighttime search effort. NBC News and other outlets report that officials announce the body has been found on Thursday. Fox News similarly states that Laguna Beach officials discover the body after the child is swept into the ocean. The reporting is consistent that the recovered body is that of the missing 5-year-old and that the incident involves turbulent surf and a rogue wave.
