A pregnant woman posing for a picture with her fiancé was pulled into the ocean by an unexpected large wave.

Emma and Pedro, a young couple from San Jose, California, had their dreams of a future together tragically cut short on a sunny July 16th. They had decided to take a photo on a rock at West Cliff Drive, near David Way in Santa Cruz, when suddenly a powerful wave crashed into them, knocking them into the ocean. Emma, 33, and Pedro, 30, were swept away by the force of the water, leaving behind a community in shock and mourning.

According to the Santa Cruz Fire Department's Facebook post, multiple witnesses reported seeing the couple being swept off the rocks by the unexpected wave. Emergency responders arrived to find both victims floating face down in the water. Despite their best efforts to resuscitate them, Emma and Pedro could not be saved.

The couple, who were expecting a child, were identified as Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez and Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron. Pedro's father shared with NBC Bay Area that the couple had been planning to get married before their untimely deaths. He also revealed that Pedro had immigrated to the US from Mexico four years ago, in pursuit of the American dream.

The location where the couple was swept away has been referred to by locals as "death rocks" due to the unpredictable and treacherous currents, according to Santa Cruz Fire Department Chief Rob Oatey. Deputy Harbor Master David Hill, who responded to the call, witnessed the tragedy firsthand and cautioned against the dangers of freak waves. He explained that even on a seemingly calm day, there could be a swell system creating waves every 15 minutes, catching people off guard.

Hill emphasized the importance of paying attention to environmental conditions and avoiding standing in wet areas. He also warned against turning one's back on the ocean, as sneaker waves can quickly and unexpectedly sweep people away. The fire department reminded the public to always be aware of tidal conditions and to exercise caution around the ocean.

The loss of Emma and Pedro has left their families and community devastated. They will be remembered as a young couple with bright futures and dreams of starting a family together. As we mourn their tragic passing, let us also remember to stay vigilant and cautious when spending time near the ocean.

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