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 around 1 a.m. PT, several people were observed floating in the water approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada. The reason for their presence in the water remains unclear, and no vessel has been located.
One rescued individual claimed that as many as 27 people were aboard a boat. The rescued individuals are currently being transported to hospitals in San Diego. The Coast Guard is collaborating with Mexican authorities on the search operation, employing a helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and a cutter. Migrants are increasingly resorting to risky sea travel provided by smugglers to circumvent heavily guarded land borders, including off California’s coastline.
Small boats, known as pangas, are reportedly being sent from Mexico to carry out these dangerous crossings.
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