Tragically, a man from Calgary lost his life at Garrapata State Beach on Friday, November 14, 2025. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported that the man perished while attempting to rescue his young daughter. A large wave swept the child into the ocean, prompting the father’s heroic but ultimately fatal attempt at a rescue. This devastating event underscores the unpredictable and powerful nature of the ocean.
Dad dead, 5-year-old girl missing after wave pulls them into ocean in Monterey County. This is just devastating. The news of a father lost and a young child missing after being swept into the ocean is something that hits hard, and the circumstances paint a truly heartbreaking picture. We’re talking about a very unforgiving coastline, a place known for its rocky cliffs and the deceptive nature of the waves. It sounds like a location where you might think you’re safe, strolling near the water’s edge, only to be caught off guard by a series of unexpectedly powerful waves. The grief of the mother, who, according to reports, was present but did not get pulled in, is almost unbearable to fathom.… Continue reading
I can’t even begin to imagine the horror and heartbreak that those kids, now left orphaned, are going through. The tragic loss of their parents while on vacation in Florida is something that no family should ever have to endure. Rip currents are no joke, and unfortunately, many people are not properly educated on how to escape them. If you ever find yourself caught in one, the key is to swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current.
As someone who grew up around beaches and spent a lot of time in the ocean, I have a healthy respect for the power of rip currents.… Continue reading
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