Multi-Agency Response to Man Still Missing After Being Swept into Ocean at Soberanes Point at Garrapata State Park
Related: California State Parks, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Report Three People Swept into Ocean at Garrapata State Park, Two Survive, Search and Recovery Mission Ongoing for Third Person
November 23, 2025 – Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office was notified by California State Parks of a report of three people (two women and one man) swept off the rocks into the ocean. This occurred at Soberanes Point withing Garrapata State Park. The two women were able to self-rescue and were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
A large-scale multi-agency response was initiated that included California State Parks, CalFire, CHP, Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and the US Coast Guard which provided assistance with a helicopter and ocean vessel. Incident Command was assumed by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
At around 4:24 P.M., a US Coast Guard helicopter spotted what appeared to be a body in the ocean but due to the high surf, lost visual. They were unable to relocate the body. The male is described as being about 30 years old wearing a white turban, black shirt, black shorts and a black colored vest style jacket.
Search efforts continued through 7:00 P.M. Due to darkness and in consideration for the safety of our first responders, search efforts were suspended. Search and recovery efforts will resume on Sunday morning.
This incident comes just a week after a 39-year-old father and his 7-year-old daughter, visiting from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, were swept into the ocean by 15-to-20-foot waves, at the same park. Both died as a result of this incident.
California State Parks, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Continue Search for Missing 5-year-old Swept into Ocean at Garrapata State Park
Related: Father Drowns and 5-Year-Old Daughter Missing After Wave Pulls Family into the Ocean Near Big Sur
We remind everyone that there is a current beach hazards warning in our area. The public is asked to stay off rocks and back from the waters edge. Ocean waves are unpredictable and pose a safety hazard to the public.
Source & photos: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
