Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Kayaker Near San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a woman who went missing near Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla, officials announced Tuesday evening.

Samantha Youngs, 27, was reported missing along with her kayak around 6 a.m. Tuesday after her car was found in the cliffside parking lot at Torrey Pines Gliderport, according to the Coast Guard.

Crews searched 484 square miles of water near Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and La Jolla Shores over more than 11 combined hours before suspending the search around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday.

"After exhausting all reasonable search efforts, we have made the difficult decision to suspend active search operations," said Cmdr. Celina Ladyga, acting commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector San Diego. "Our thoughts remain with the missing individual's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

The search involved crews from Coast Guard Station San Diego, Air Station Ventura and the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock, along with San Diego lifeguards and police.