A decomposed body was discovered by a workman Tuesday afternoon, on the rocks below a home on Malibu Road, according to Lt. Thom Bradstock and Sgt. Cally Barrier of the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station.
“It appeared to be a mannequin,” Bradstock said, “but on closer inspection [by the witness, who had been working at the house], it turned out to be a body.” The witness went into the house to call 911, and when he returned, the body was gone.
Barrier said the witness told sheriff’s deputies that “a wave had pushed the body into a sitting position on the rocks, which were close to shore.” It appeared to be Caucasian (sex undetermined), with long black hair, and had no clothing on from the waist up. Barrier said she didn’t think any missing persons were currently reported in the area.
Two baywatch boats, divers, a helicopter and lifeguard rescue teams searched for the body for several hours before the search was called off. Barrier said it was a difficult endeavor because of the rocks. The tide was high and large waves probably took it out to sea, she said. “The body could be anywhere. It could end up in Oxnard or the Channel Islands.”