Nicholas Anselm Zeller, 35, was reported missing on December 23, 2024 after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by powerful surf at Marina State Beach in Marina, California. The incident happened around noon; bystanders tried to help but hazardous conditions prevented reaching him. Marina Police and Fire searched about 300 yards north of Dunes Drive and suspended the initial search around 2 p.m. as conditions worsened.

Searches continued in the following days with drones and off-road vehicles, but no sign of Zeller was found and authorities acknowledged hope of finding him alive was diminishing. His disappearance is consistent with being swept out to sea during a period of severe weather and high surf tied to atmospheric rivers. The case is recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as MP144959.

If anyone has information about Nicholas Zeller’s whereabouts, please contact the relevant law enforcement agency.