Woman Swept into Ocean from Popular Washington Coast Beach: Coast Guard Launches Search

The U.S. Coast Guard is leading a search and rescue operation for a 26-year-old woman who was swept into the ocean from Rialto Beach on the Washington coast. The woman was reportedly taken by ocean currents, and multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard, Clallam County Sheriff's Office, La Push Tribal Police Department, and national park personnel, are involved in the search. The incident occurred during a small craft advisory and gale warning, with strong winds and hazardous seas along the coast.