Mysterious Waves of Crime: A Cozy Mystery

The crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean lapped against the sandy shores of Crescent City, a small, sleepy coastal city in Northern California. But on this particular morning, the rhythmic ebb and flow was shattered by a grisly discovery - a body washed up on the beach, the victim's identity a mystery. As the sun rose higher in the sky, casting a golden hue over the beach, a small crowd had gathered around the scene, their murmurs filling the air.
Detective Harper arrived, her keen eyes scanning the area as she approached the body."Morning, folks, " she greeted the onlookers with a nod. "Now, let's see what we've got here."Kneeling down beside the washed-up body, she carefully examined the surroundings. The sand was still imprinted with the marks of a struggle, and a few feet away, a lone seagull squawked indignantly."Well, well, " Harper muttered to herself.
"Looks like our victim put up quite a fight."