Park Service continues search for man swept off Point Reyes beach

A man was swept off the rocks at South Beach in Point Reyes on Saturday afternoon, prompting a rescue response from the U.S. Coast Guard, according to the Coast Guard's Sector San Francisco Public Affairs Officer John Thompson, as reported by East Bay Times and Press Democrat.

The Coast Guard received calls for help around 3:34 p.m. and launched a search using a 47-foot motor lifeboat and helicopter. The Marin County Sheriff's Office also assisted with helicopter support during the search efforts.

On Sunday, the Coast Guard suspended its active search operations and handed over the lead to the National Park Service's Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. The Park Service is now conducting beach walks and continuing the search through Tuesday.

Authorities are maintaining efforts to locate the man swept off the rocks, focusing on the Point Reyes area beaches as the investigation continues.