Woman's body discovered at Tunitas Creek Beach near Half Moon Bay, sheriff's office says

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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Woman's body discovered at Peninsula beach, sheriff's office says
A woman's body washed up at Tunitas Creek Beach in San Mateo County Saturday morning, according to authorities.

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A woman's body washed up at Tunitas Creek Beach in San Mateo County Saturday morning, the sheriff's office confirmed to ABC7 News.

According to a sheriff's spokesperson, the body of an Asian woman was discovered around 9 a.m.

Authorities have not identified the woman or provided any more details.

RELATED: Rough surf prompts multiple ocean rescues from Marin to Santa Cruz, 2 still missing

Earlier this month, a man and woman were swept into the ocean at Pescadero State Beach in San Mateo County.

A witness was able to pull the man out of the water, but the woman was too far out of reach, a fire department spokesperson said on Jan. 10.

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Earlier this week, a 12-year-old boy was swept out to sea at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay.

The child's father and brother were also swept into the water, but rescued.

This is developing, check back for updates.

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