California College Student Missing After Wave Swept Him Away During 'Polar Plunge'

A university pupil stays lacking after disappearing into the waves whereas swimming with wrestling teammates at a California seashore.

Hamzah Alsaudi, 22, a senior majoring in political science at San Francisco State College, went swimming at Esplanade Seaside in Pacifica with two associates on Thursday morning, NBC Information reported.

Hamzah Alsaudi in a photo circulated by the Pacifica Police Department.
Hamzah Alsaudi in a photograph circulated by the Pacifica Police Division.
Pacifica Police Division

His associates, fellow members of the varsity’s wrestling crew, instructed KTVU that they had been all taking a “polar plunge,” which means swimming in chilly water through the winter.

A big wave swept Alsaudi out to sea, they usually couldn't discover him, his associates stated, including that he was not a powerful swimmer. The 2 referred to as 911 for assist, in accordance with a press release from the Pacifica Police Division.

The U.S. Coast Guard referred to as off its seek for Alsaudi on Friday.

“Our hearts exit to the household, associates and classmates of beloved pupil and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi who stays lacking following yesterday’s tragic accident,” San Francisco State College stated in a press release, per CBS Information. “We're grateful to the Coast Guard and the Pacifica Police Division for all they've performed. Campus assets can be found for the members of our neighborhood who want help throughout this tough time.”

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