Desperate final moments of two ambitious friends swept to their deaths from notorious California beach
“Look at the tides and look at the swell. If you don't know any of that stuff well, just stay out of the water.”
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Metro exclusive Desperate final moments of two ambitious friends swept to their deaths from notorious California beach By Ben Chapman Published June 16, 2026, 8:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The two friends killed after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz County became trapped by a freak wave and pulled underwater by the punishing surf, authorities revealed — as a rescuer detailed the treacherous conditions that claimed their lives. Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, both of Fremont, had made their way through a keyhole at Panther Beach in Bonny Doon to sunbathe last Wednesday when they were sealed off from escape by “sneaker wave” just before sunset, officials said.
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