US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in Mexico's Baja Coast
LOS ANGELES — At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday and authorities were searching for several others, a U.S. Coast Guard official said. Petty Officer Chris Sappey said at about 1 a.m. PT several people were spotted floating in the water about 140 miles west of Ensenada. Sappey said it was unclear why…
At least 16 individuals were rescued from the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s Baja California coast in the early hours of Friday, according to a U.S. Coast Guard official. Petty Officer Chris Sappey reported that the rescues occurred around 1 a.m. PT near a location approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada. The reason for the individuals being in the water remains unclear, and no vessel has been located.
One rescued person claimed that as many as 27 people were aboard a boat. Sappey noted that there was no indication of a vessel in the water, only people in distress. The rescued individuals are being transported to hospitals in San Diego. The Coast Guard is collaborating with Mexican authorities to continue the search efforts, utilizing a helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and a cutter.
Migrants are increasingly opting for maritime journeys facilitated by smugglers to evade heavily monitored land borders, including along California's coastline.
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