(KRON) — The man killed while trying to rescue his 5-year-old daughter from strong surf at Garrapata State Beach in Big Sur Friday was identified as 39-year-old Yuji Hu of Alberta, Canada, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced.

The daughter was declared deceased, and her body was recovered from the beach, according to the latest update from authorities Sunday evening.

Around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, a diver located the body about 100 yards offshore and roughly half a mile north of the child's last known location. The diver brought the child's body to shore and notified California State Parks, the sheriff's office said.

MCSO later confirmed the body was the missing daughter's. According to MCSO, family members say the child was 7 years old. Initial reports said the child was 5 y

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