LONG BEACH, Wash. — The Coast Guard has called off the search for a 11-year-old swimmer who was reported missing Thursday in Long Beach.
Officials with the Coast Guard said a 10-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl were swimming in the water.
The boy was recovered and taken to a hospital but the girl was still missing.
Crews searched the area near the intersection of First Street Northwest and the shoreline.
KOIN 6 reported that the search for the girl was called off and confirmed she had drowned.
There was a beach rescue crew, local fire department, and helicopter and boat crew helping in the search efforts.