On Friday, February 4, 2022, two bodies were found on the shoreline at Salt Creek Beach, a famous surfing beach in Dana Point, California. The discovery of the dead bodies sparked a death investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, but authorities said they do not suspect foul play. Here is what we know so far about the salt creek beach bodies cause of death.
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The identities of the victims
The victims were identified as a man and a woman, one in their 50s and the other in their late 70s, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Their names have not been released yet, as authorities are working to contact their relatives. It is unclear if they knew each other or had any relationship.
The possible cause of death
The official cause and manner of death will be determined later by the county’s coroner’s office, but authorities have ruled out some scenarios. An Orange County Lifeguard confirmed that the bodies had no gun shot wounds, and there were no indications of foul play or suspicious circumstances at the scene. The current belief (pre tox reports) is that an overdose is to blame for their deaths, according to Stab Mag.
The evidence from the Surfline camera
One of the most intriguing aspects of this case is the possible evidence captured by a Surfline camera that overlooks the beach. Stab Mag reported that they received a recording of the camera from the middle of the night before the bodies were found. In it, they claimed to see distinct flashing in the bottom left quadrant of the screen, where the bodies were later discovered. They speculated that the flashes could have been from a camera, a lighter, or a firearm.
However, Surfline has removed all of the Cam Rewind footage from 7 pm on Thursday night until 11 am on Friday morning, making it impossible to verify this claim. Stab Mag also reported that the same camera showed the bodies being surrounded by authorities on Friday morning.
The reaction from the public
The incident has shocked and saddened many people who frequent Salt Creek Beach, which is known for its scenic views and world-class waves. Some surfers expressed their condolences and prayers for the victims and their families on social media, while others wondered how such a tragedy could happen at such a beautiful place. Some also questioned why Surfline deleted the footage and whether there was more to this story than meets the eye.
This is an ongoing investigation and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
