Body found near Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur identified
A body found near Pfeiffer Beach has been identified as 61-year-old Heather East from Monterey.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says East was reported missing on Monday.
The Sheriff’s Office got a call about the discovery of a woman near the shore. The dive team then responded.
East’s car was found in the beach parking lot.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the cause of death is drowning. No foul play is suspected.