On Sunday afternoon, just after 3 pm, a 39-year-old man and an 8-year-old boy were swept out to sea by a rip current near Cowell Ranch Beach in San Mateo County, leading to a tragic rescue effort. Despite being brought to Stanford Medical Center, both individuals ultimately died, highlighting the dangers associated with the winter surf conditions in the Bay Area.
Firefighters reported that the boy was initially swept into the water by a rip current, prompting the man to attempt a rescue. Unfortunately, both found themselves caught in the deadly rip current, illustrating the perilous nature of high surf and sneaker waves, which often catch beachgoers off-guard during winter months.
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