Body Of Man Swept Into Pacific Off Davenport Recovered

DAVENPORT (CBS SF/BCN) -- The body of a 30-year-old man, who has been swept of the rocks into the Pacific Ocean near Davenport, was recovered off Panther Beach Tuesday evening, authorities said.

Cal Fire's San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit tweeted that an intense search for the man by marine units and a Coast Guard helicopter was launched shortly before 4 p.m. after eyewitnesses called 911.

The unidentified man's body was spotted at 5:50 p.m., but swimmers had to wait until the tide receded before they cold recover the body.

Cal Fire officials said it was the second such incident in 48 hours.

On Sunday, a 26-year-old man walked into the surf at Davenport Beach and called for help. Beachgoers reported the incident around 5:30 p.m., which set off an extensive search.

Santa Cruz Fire Department and 19 rescue swimmers scoured the water for the missing man.

Authorities have not released the identity of either man.