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Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swell
One woman is dead and another is in critical condition after they were swept out to sea by a powerful tide in Santa Cruz amid hazardous ocean conditions that forecasters warn will continue across the California coastline this weekend.
What happened
According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California’s second death amid ongoing swell, One woman is dead and another is in critical condition after they were swept out to sea by a powerful tide in Santa Cruz amid hazardous ocean conditions that forecasters warn will continue across the California coastline this weekend.
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The development sits in VINI’s California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-06-13T11:00:00+00:00.
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- Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swellLos Angeles Times - 2026-06-13T11:00:00+00:00
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