UPDATE: The body of the 7-year-old girl who was swept out to sea by a large wave Friday night at Garrapata State Beach was recovered Sunday.

According to a press release from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, at roughly 1:20 p.m. Sunday, a diver located the body about 100 yards offshore and about half a mile north of the child’s last known location. The diver brought the body to shore and notified State Parks. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was the body of the missing child who was initially reported to be 5 years old. Family members later clarified she was 7.

EARLIER – Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue assisted with the recovery.

BIG SUR — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported 39-year-old Yuji Hu, of Calgary, Alberta, died after trying to save his 7-year-old da

See Full Page