Horror as woman, 30, swept to her death by huge wave in front of husband in California — as haunting final photo emerges

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A woman has been killed after being swept off rocks while watching the sunrise with her husband on a California beach, The Post can reveal.

Kaylee Molina, 30, who is originally from Indio but now lives in El Paso, Texas, drowned at Sycamore Cove in Ventura County on Wednesday in front of her 32-year-old husband Roberto Clemente.

Clemente, who has been in a relationship with her for ten years, was also dragged into the Pacific Ocean, but was able to get to shore and called 911.

First responders could not save Molina and she was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband was taken to hospital with moderate injuries around 11.40am.

Clemente shared a series of haunting final pictures of the couple walking along the beach, drinking beer and enjoying the sunrise in the hours before the tragedy.

Several other photographs showed them hiking down to the secluded Malibu beach near the iconic Point Mugu.

One of the photos was taken close to an underpass, where authorities say the couple was sitting on the rocks.

Molina’s family has posted a fundraiser grieving the sister, who had three other siblings. “Our family is going through one of the most painful moments of our lives,” they wrote.

“We recently lost our beloved sister Kaylee in a tragic drowning accident at the beach, and we are struggling to come to terms with the reality of losing her so unexpectedly.

“Born in July 1996, she had so much life ahead of her. She was one of four siblings, and her loss has left a heartbreak in our family that words cannot fully express.”

Clemente told The Post that the horrifying incident is still “fresh in my mind,” so much so that he hasn’t been able to sleep since.

He added in a Facebook post that he “tragically lost my wife, my best friend, and my partner of 10 years.”

“What was supposed to be a beautiful trip together in California turned into something I never imagined I would have to experience.

“My heart is completely shattered, and I’m still struggling to process that she’s no longer here with us,” he added.

He said money from the fundraiser would be directed to help move her body and give “her the beautiful farewell she deserves,” along with other memorial costs.

“Rest peacefully, my love. I will carry you in my heart forever,” he concluded.

The seaside disaster comes as Hurricane Rachel battered SoCal with strong swells and tremendous downpours. Numerous homes in Long Beach and other coastal areas sustained heavy damage.

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