This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This archival content was originally written for and published on KPCC.org. Keep in mind that links and images may no longer work — and references may be outdated.
Missing Las Vegas man's body found near Laguna Beach, authorities say
File: Big waves hit the Huntington Beach Pier.
(
Benjamin Brayfield/KPCC
)
Authorities say they have identified a body found near Laguna Beach as 18-year-old Anthony Parnell, who disappeared in heavy surf last week.
"Earlier this morning the coroner division was able to confirm the identity. It was in fact Anthony Parnell, the 18-year-old who had gone missing near 1000 Steps [Beach] early last week," Orange County Sheriff's Lieutenant Jeff Hallock told KPCC.
A week ago Parnell, who was from Las Vegas, was standing on ricks with his friends on a beach near Laguna Beach when he lost his balance due to high surf and was knocked off a rock, Hallock said. Parnell fell in between a crack in the rocks and was suspected of drowning.
His body was found in a rocky area of Shell Beach in Three Arch Bay, a half-mile from where Parnell was last seen.
Hallock said there is an autopsy scheduled for Friday.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
