Woman, 70, identified as Irvine resident found dead after being swept out to sea in Laguna Beach

A woman who died Wednesday night after being swept out to sea by a large wave while walking with her husband on a cluster of rocks in Laguna Beach was identified Thursday as a 70-year-old Irvine resident.

The wave and a strong current pulled Chiawen Keh and her husband into the water near Victoria Beach, officials said. The man was quickly rescued, but Keh disappeared into the water, police said.

Police officials announced she was missing at 8:10 p.m.

An Irvine woman died after being swept out to sea Wednesday night near Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, authorities said.

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Laguna Beach marine safety crews, along with the city’s police and fire departments, the Orange County Fire Authority, the Coast Guard and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol combed the area by helicopter and boat for about two hours.

Crews pulled Keh’s body from the water at 10 p.m., police said.

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UPDATES:

3:05 p.m.: This article was updated with the woman’s identity.

This article was originally published at 7 a.m.