Desperate search underway for missing swimmer in Newport Beach
Desperate Search Underway for Missing Swimmer in Newport Beach
A frantic search operation is currently ongoing for a swimmer who went missing in Newport Beach on Monday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) was alerted to the disappearance of 47-year-old Wesley MacFarland, who was reported missing off the coast of Newport Harbor around 7:45 a.m.
The USCG Southwest issued a statement requesting information on MacFarland’s whereabouts and urged anyone with relevant details to contact the Coast Guard Sector LA-LB Command Center at 310-521-3805.
As of now, no further updates on the incident have been provided.
Recent Tragedies in the Area
This incident follows a recent tragic event where a mother and her two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach. While the mother and one child were rescued, the other child, a five-year-old, lost their life at Treasure Island Beach, located approximately 10 miles south of Newport Harbor.
Throughout the month of June, Southern California beaches have been under ocean warnings, with heightened concerns for safety.
In mid-June, the city of Newport Beach issued a warning about high king tides expected from June 13 to June 16, which could lead to localized flooding in low-lying harborfront areas.
Similarly, in San Diego, lifeguards have been busy with over 385 rescues in just one week this month due to hazardous swimming conditions along the coastline.
