US Coast Guard rescues at least 16, 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 that at about 1 a.m., several people were spotted floating in the water about 140 miles west of Ensenada. Sappey said it was unclear why…
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued at least 16 individuals and is searching for more individuals in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast, according to a U.S. Coast Guard official. The rescues occurred in the predawn hours on Friday, with the Coast Guard official, Petty Officer Chris Sappey, stating that the individuals were seen floating in the water around 1 a.m., approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada.
The reason for their presence in the water is unclear, and no vessel has been found. Sappey noted that one rescued individual reported that up to 27 people were reportedly on a boat. The rescued individuals are being transported to hospitals in San Diego, and the Coast Guard is collaborating with Mexican authorities on the search efforts, utilizing a helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and a cutter.
The trend of migrants seeking an alternative route by sea, via smugglers, to evade the heavily patrolled land borders, including off California's coast, is noted.
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