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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39339) and 4 other sources
Jose Sandoval-Rodriguez, a 19-year-old male, went missing on August 1, 2017, while swimming at Ocean Beach, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California. He was last seen wearing only a pair of black shorts when a powerful wave swept him out to sea. Despite rescue efforts and searches, his body was never recovered, and he is presumed to have drowned.

Sandoval-Rodriguez's case is classified as a "lost/injured missing" due to the circumstances of his disappearance. His family and authorities have been unable to locate him, but the case remains open, with agencies like the Golden Gate National Recreation Park Police encouraging anyone with information to come forward. His disappearance remains a tragedy for his loved ones, who continue to hope for closure.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 2017