Body of Missing California Sailor Found Off Long Beach
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LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The Coast Guard says a body found in the water off Long Beach has been identified as a 57-year-old man whose sailboat ran aground in Santa Monica over the weekend.
Thomas Kirschbaum's body was discovered Wednesday by fishermen. He was wearing a life vest and weather resistant clothing.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office says an autopsy will be performed in the next few days to determine the cause of death.
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Kirschbaum's empty 30-foot sailboat was found Sunday with its sails up, one mile south of the Santa Monica Pier.
An experienced solo sailor, he was returning to the mainland after participating in a race that started in Marina del Rey, went around Santa Barbara Island and ended at Catalina.
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