Two Women Rescued Near Panther Beach

Two young women in their twenties lost their lives or are critically injured after being swept into the ocean near Panther Beach, Santa Cruz County, as rising tide or a rogue wave flooded a natural cliff tunnel. Rescue swimmers pulled them from the water, but one died at the hospital while the other remains in critical condition. This tragic incident follows five similar rescues in the area over the past month, prompting officials to warn beachgoers about tide dangers, coastal features, and the heightened risks of summer swells — urging everyone to stay alert and never turn their backs on the ocean. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31f9139d27234d3e