2 people found dead on Torrance Beach

TORRANCE, Calif. (KABC) – Two people were found dead Friday morning on a beach in Torrance, authorities said.

The discovery was made shortly after 7 am on the sand near Via Riviera and Paseo De La Playa, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Aerial footage of AIR7 HD showed a yellow tarp over the bodies while the police had cordoned off the scene and launched an investigation.

The identity of the deceased and his causes of death were not known immediately.