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Two Young Women Drown in California King-Tide Rip Currents

6/19/2026

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Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, died after being swept out to sea at Panther-Yellow Bank beach area.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deployed eight swimmers and helicopters while officials warned about dangerous rip currents, high tides and king tides affecting the coastline.
The deaths came a day after a five-year-old child was swept to sea at Treasure Island Beach, highlighting a spate of coastal tragedies.

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Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, died after being swept out to sea at Panther-Yellow Bank beach area.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deployed eight swimmers and helicopters while officials warned about dangerous rip currents, high tides and king tides affecting the coastline.
The deaths came a day after a five-year-old child was swept to sea at Treasure Island Beach, highlighting a spate of coastal tragedies.