Overview
- Erica Fox, 55, a co-founder of the Kelp Krawlers swim group, disappeared during a Sunday group swim off Pacific Grove.
- Two witnesses reported a shark in the area, including a driver who said a breaching shark appeared to have a human body in its mouth.
- Officials say there is no conclusive evidence linking a shark to the disappearance, though Pacific Grove police now say they believe a shark was involved based on witness accounts.
- A multi-agency effort used boats, helicopters, drones and divers to search before the Coast Guard suspended operations Monday evening.
- Lovers Point and nearby Monterey beaches remain closed through Tuesday, with advisories posted at additional coastal locations.