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Body of Missing 7-Year-Old Daughter of Yuji Hu Recovered at Garrapata Beach
CARMEL, Calif. — Authorities report that a child’s body, matching the description of a missing 7-year-old girl, has been recovered at Garrapata Beach.
The discovery was made at approximately 1:25 p.m. Sunday, according to Mid Coast Fire Brigade Chief Cheryl Goetz.
Formal identification is pending by the coroner, and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is withholding additional details until the coroner completes the necessary procedures.
The incident follows a tragic series of events on Friday, when Yuji Hu, 39, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, died attempting to rescue his daughter after she was swept into the ocean along with her 7-year-old sister.
During the rescue, Hu was pulled into the water.
His wife also entered the ocean in an effort to save them but was unable to reach her husband and children; she returned to shore and was treated for hypothermia.
A 2-year-old child in the family remained unharmed.
A beach visitor and an off-duty California State Parks officer were able to pull Hu from the water and administer CPR, but he was pronounced deceased.
Following the initial incident, a large-scale search operation was conducted on Friday and Saturday.
On Sunday, State Parks rangers resumed shoreline searches, leading to the recovery of a child’s body, which has since been taken to the coroner for identification.
Authorities have not released additional information at this time.
Updates will be provided after the coroner confirms the child’s identity and next-of-kin notifications are completed.
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Dramatic Video Captures Fatal Ferrari Crash That Killed Vince Zampella on Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California
Authorities say a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California claimed the life of Vince Zampella, a prominent video game developer widely known for his role in co-creating the Call of Duty franchise.
The collision occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Sunday along the Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, a roadway known for its steep grades, tunnels, and sharp curves.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Zampella, 55, was driving southbound when his 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS exited a tunnel, veered off the roadway, and struck a concrete barrier.
CHP officials reported that Zampella became trapped inside the vehicle as a result of the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger traveling in the Ferrari was ejected during the crash and later succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital.
Video circulating online shows the moments leading up to the crash, underscoring the dangerous nature of the winding mountain highway where the incident occurred.
Investigators have not yet released information regarding the cause of the crash, including whether speed or road conditions were factors.
Zampella’s death marks a significant loss for the gaming industry.
His work helped shape Call of Duty into one of the most successful and influential entertainment franchises of the 21st century, impacting gaming culture worldwide.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Rest in peace, Vince Zampella.