Search Ongoing After Boat Capsizes Near Baja California

A boat capsized off the coast of Baja California, leading to a search for missing individuals. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that 16 Mexican nationals were rescued, while 11 others are still unaccounted for.

Survivors were treated for injuries consistent with shark bites, and the Coast Guard provided first aid during their transport to San Diego. The search operation involves multiple aircraft and boats from the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, with assistance from the Mexican Navy.

The incident occurred in an area known for smuggling activities, and the boat was reported to have had 27 people on board. A mayday call was received around 1 a.m. on Friday, and rescue efforts commenced shortly thereafter. The boat capsized approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico, in a region where similar incidents have occurred in the past.