Search for former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard called off

Officials have suspended the search for retired WWE star Shad Gaspard who was pulled out to sea when he went for a swim Sunday with his 10-year-old son at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California.

Gaspard’s son was rescued by lifeguards, but Gaspard could not be located. U.S. Coast Guard divers were sent in and a helicopter was called to search the area. The rescue efforts have now been called off.

”When lifeguards raced into the ocean, Gaspard directed rescuers to help his son first, which they did,” a witness told TMZ.

Another witness said that a big wave came down on Gaspard during the rescue, and that was the last time he was seen. Shad was at the beach that day with his wife and their son.

Gaspard left the WWE in 2010 and was with the Independent Circuit.