A somber discovery shook the Southern California coast this week when the body of Bryn Waite, a 26‑year‑old former NCAA women’s soccer player, was found floating near La Jolla Shores Beach.
Waite, who grew up in Alaska and starred for Central Washington University, had been reported missing before her remains were located by local authorities.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with officials stating that the cause of death has not yet been determined as investigators continue their work.
A pattern of tragedy
Her passing marks the second time in recent weeks that a former collegiate athlete has been found dead in the region, following the June discovery of Summer Nash, a former volleyball player whose body was recovered near an ocean pier.
The NCAA soccer community has issued a statement expressing its condolences to Waite’s family and reaffirming its commitment to supporting athletes’ mental and physical health.