Daniel Lee Cho, an 18-year-old student from Somis, California, disappeared on April 14, 2004, while at La Jolla Shores, San Diego. Daniel was a freshman at the University of California, San Diego, attending Sixth College. On the night of his disappearance, he was wading along the beach with two female companions around 2:30 a.m. when they were caught in a strong rip current. Tragically, Daniel did not know how to swim. His friends attempted to help but were unable to rescue him from the powerful current.
Despite rescue efforts from lifeguards and the Coast Guard, Daniel's body was never recovered. He is presumed to have drowned that night, and his case remains classified as a missing person incident due to the lack of physical recovery. His disappearance left a lasting impact on both his friends and family, who have struggled with the lack of closure regarding his fate.
Daniel's case, while assumed to be a drowning, is part of ongoing efforts to maintain his memory and the possibility of recovery. Authorities, including the San Diego Police Department, maintain the case as unresolved due to the absence of his remains. Despite the passage of time, Daniel's case continues to garner attention from missing person advocacy groups and online communities.
Last Seen: Apr 14, 2004
