Two beachgoers die after they’re swept to sea off the Northern California coast (opens original article in a new tab)

Two women died after being swept to sea at a Northern California beach, with officials warning of the dangers of sudden ocean currents.

• Two women died after being swept to sea at Yellow Bank Beach, Northern California.
• Rescue swimmers found the women and returned them to shore, but they later died at the hospital.
• Officials warned beachgoers to avoid turning their backs to the ocean and check tide charts before visiting beaches.