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…
In the early hours of Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a minimum of 16 individuals floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast. Petty Officer Chris Sappey reported that around 1 a.m., several people were observed floating in the water approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada. Sappey stated that the reason for the individuals being in the water remained unclear and no vessel had been found.
According to one rescued person, there could have been as many as 27 people aboard a boat. The rescued individuals were subsequently transported to hospitals in San Diego, according to Sappey. The Coast Guard was collaborating with Mexican authorities in the search efforts, employing a helicopter, fixed-wing plane, and a cutter.
The rising trend among migrants involves risky sea travel provided by smugglers as an alternative to the heavily guarded land borders, including those off California's coast.
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