Heartbreaking ending as body of missing 5-year-old girl found after she was swept away in Laguna Beach

The body of a five-year-old girl who was swept into the water by a rogue wave in Laguna Beach has been located.

Rescue officials had called off the search for the missing girl Wednesday night, she was first swept into the water Tuesday along with her mother and a sibling.

The mother and a sibling were rescued by bystanders, but the little girl was pulled away and never seen again.

“Our deepest condolences go out to the child’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,”  said Capt. Stacey Crecy, commander of Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach in a statement.

“Suspending a search is an extremely difficult decision. We launched assets and responded as quickly as possible, continuously searching throughout the night and until sunset on June 10, 2026. We worked hand-in-hand with first responders in Laguna Beach to carry out a coordinated and thorough search of the area,” Crecy continued.

Footage obtained by The California Post showed the frantic search for the young girl Tuesday night as officials used high-powered flash lights from the shore and cliffside.