A 26-year-old woman, identified as Bryn Waite, was found dead in the waters off La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego on Wednesday morning. Emergency personnel responded to reports of an unresponsive person in the water around 9:30 a.m., according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. Waite was pronounced dead at the scene, with her body located near the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.
The San Diego Police Department is leading the investigation into her death, with the Medical Examiner's Office stating that the cause and manner of death are pending. The office noted that the place of injury was listed as "Ocean – Undetermined," and the date and time of injury remain unknown.
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Waite played as a defender at Central Washington University during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, participating in 15 games and earning academic honors in 2019. Friends reported that she had been living in San Diego and had recently become engaged. They described her as kind and sweet, expressing their sorrow at her passing.
Investigators have not disclosed how Waite ended up in the water or whether foul play is suspected. The circumstances surrounding her death are still under investigation. The Medical Examiner's Office has not provided an estimated time of death, and it is unclear if Waite had been reported missing prior to the discovery of her body. Authorities have reached out to various organizations for further information as the investigation continues.