A Calgary man died trying to save his five-year-old daughter from a rogue wave that swept her away at Garrapata State Beach in California on Friday. The girl is still missing.

Waves estimated at 15 to 20 feet, or 4.5 to 6 metres, in height were battering the shoreline at the time, officials said.

“This area of coastline is extremely dangerous and the public is always advised to approach the beach with caution and utmost respect,” the California State Lifeguards said in a social media post.

According to a press release from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Yuji Hu attempted to rescue his daughter from the massive waves, but was also pulled into the ocean. The girl’s mother also attempted to assist, but was also swept into the ocean. She eventually managed to get back

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