Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swell

2026-06-13 11:00 • ;Clara Harter

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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