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16 Rescued, 11 Missing After Boat Sinks Off Mexico
17 Oct
Summary
- US Coast Guard rescued 16 people from the Pacific Ocean.
- Eleven individuals are still unaccounted for after the boat sank.
- One survivor suffered a suspected shark bite; two are critical.
A US Coast Guard operation successfully rescued 16 individuals from the Pacific Ocean following a boat sinking approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico. The Mayday call was received early Friday morning, and rescue helicopters arrived about two hours later. Recovery efforts for the 11 people believed to still be missing are actively continuing.
The rescued passengers, all Mexican nationals, were transported by helicopter to San Diego. Authorities reported that one survivor sustained a suspected shark bite, while two others required critical care. The Mexican consulate has offered support to those affected.
Search teams, comprising US Coast Guard and Navy assets, including helicopters, a plane, a cutter, and a combat ship, continue to scour the area. The location is known as a route for smugglers transporting migrants, though details regarding the boat's purpose, origin, and destination remain unclear.
