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Coverage dated October 11, 2026 to October 12, 2026

Swimmer drowns in water off Playa del Rey, Los Angeles police say

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

A swimmer drowned on the beach in Playa del Rey as SoCal continues to see elevated surf, making for a high risk of rip currents.

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Person dies after reported drowning at Playa del Rey beach (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A person died Sunday morning following a reported drowning at a local beach, authorities confirmed. Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to a report of a person in distress near the 6900 block of Pacific Avenue in Playa del Rey around 9:05 a.m.

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Swimmer drowns in water off Playa del Rey, Los Angeles police say (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    A swimmer drowned on the beach in Playa del Rey as SoCal continues to see elevated surf, making for a high risk of rip currents.

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