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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Coast Guard suspends search for missing people in deadly panga incident
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for the seven people who went missing after a panga with more than a dozen people on board overturned off the coast of Del Mar earlier this week. The agency, in tandem with local authorities, scoured more than 520 square miles around Torrey Pines State Beach for hours to find the unaccounted-for passengers of the boat following the deadly incident. According to Coast Guard officials, the decision to call off the search was made late Monday night. It is unclear whether the missing people will be presumed dead by local authorities. Carmel Valley residents push back against budget cuts The panga was first discovered beached on the shore of Torrey Pines State Beach around 6 a.m. Monday. Surviving passengers of the boat said 18 people were on board when it flipped, prompting a 'major medical response' from first responders. Encinitas city officials said eighteen life jackets were also recovered at the beach, supporting the estimated total number of people on board. At least three people were declared dead Monday, while four others were found at the scene in need of medical attention for injuries ranging from 'minor to critical.' The condition of the injured passengers is unknown at this time. First responders took to air, land and sea to find the missing people, deploying the Air Station San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, Station San Diego 45-foot response boat-medium, Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircraft and the Cutter Sea Otter, among other resources. U.S. Homeland Security Investigations officials have vowed to 'diligently' investigate the incident, which authorities believe was a smuggling attempt, to identify and hold to account whoever is responsible. 'This tragic maritime incident off the coast of San Diego is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by maritime smuggling,' Shawn Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations said in a statement. 'This loss of life underscores why such criminal activity will never be tolerated.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News.
Shafaq News
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi forces launch major operation to secure Wadi al-Shay in Kirkuk
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the Iraqi security forces launched a large-scale military operation against ISIS in Wadi al-Shay, southern Kirkuk province. Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadi, Deputy Commander of Joint Operations Command (JOC), arrived at the Kirkuk Operations Command area alongside senior military officials to oversee troop readiness and deployment. A JOC statement said the operation involves the Counter-Terrorism Service, the Iraqi Army, and special military forces, describing the operation as one of the most extensive security missions in the area. The Iraqi special forces, equipped with full combat gear, have been stationed at the K1 military base northwest of Kirkuk, which serves as a strategic hub for the operation. According to Shafaq News sources, the operation is supported by airstrikes from Iraqi F-16 fighter jets and Global Coalition aircraft, which are targeting hard-to-reach geographic locations. The Global Coalition forces have deployed Italian C-27 Spartan reconnaissance aircraft from their base in Erbil to provide aerial imagery and intelligence to Iraqi forces. Notably, Wadi al-Shay, characterized by its rugged terrain and open landscapes, serves as a critical link between Kirkuk, Saladin, and Diyala provinces. Its complex topography, including valleys and semi-mountainous areas with water channels, has made it a haven for ISIS militants to launch attacks against security forces. Retired officer Saadoun Subhi told Shafaq News that the area's geography poses challenges for military operations. 'Terrorist groups exploit these features to evade detection and carry out attacks.'
