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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- Business Standard
Indian children missing in San Diego boat mishap; Consulate aiding family
A tragic maritime accident near Torrey Pines State Beach, just north of downtown San Diego, has left three people dead, four injured, and nine missing, including two Indian children, CNN reported. The incident occurred on Monday morning when a small panga-style boat capsized off the California coast. An Indian family was among those affected, with the parents currently receiving treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, while their children remain unaccounted for. Authorities say the boat overturned in the surf around 6:30 a.m., about 15 miles from downtown San Diego. Hikers in the area witnessed the incident, with one doctor calling emergency services after seeing CPR being performed on the beach. According to Lt. Nick Backouris of the San Diego Sheriff's Department, "A doctor hiking nearby called in and said, 'I see people doing CPR on the beach, I'm running that way.'" The San Diego Sheriff's Department, California State Parks, US Coast Guard, Del Mar Lifeguards, and US Border Patrol are among the multiple agencies involved in the response. The Coast Guard deployed a 45-foot rescue boat and a helicopter to assist with the ongoing search and recovery effort, which continued into Monday afternoon, as per reports by CNN. Officials have found 17 life jackets at the site, though the exact number of people onboard remains unknown. The boat, identified as a 12-foot panga - commonly used for fishing and sometimes by smugglers - capsized under hazardous conditions amid a small craft advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco issued a statement on social media platform X, confirming the Indian family's involvement. "We are very sad to know about the tragic incident of a boat capsizing near Torrey Pines State Beach, off the coast near San Diego, California, this morning. As per available information, three people died, nine went missing, and four were injured in the incident. An Indian family is also affected in this tragedy. While two Indian children are missing, the parents are undergoing treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The Consulate is providing all necessary assistance to the affected Indian family in coordination with local authorities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy," the consulate wrote. Encinitas Deputy Fire Chief Jorge Sanchez described the scene as having the "potential to be a mass casualty event," depending on the fate of the nine still missing. The four people rescued were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from mild to severe. California State Parks confirmed that the incident is under active investigation. Coast Guard officials told the Associated Press they are still determining where the vessel originated. Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey stated, "They were not tourists," adding that they are believed to be migrants. He later clarified to CNN that while similar vessels in past incidents were linked to migrant smuggling, "the immigration status of the passengers is not confirmed at all yet." CNN also reported that in 2023, a similar tragedy off the San Diego coast resulted in the deaths of eight people when two smuggling boats capsized amid heavy fog. That incident was one of the deadliest maritime smuggling operations recorded in the US. As the investigation continues and the search for the missing persists, authorities are focusing on rescue efforts and establishing the identities and backgrounds of the passengers. The Indian consulate's involvement underscores the international scope of the tragedy, as officials work to assist affected families and coordinate with US authorities. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Times of Oman
06-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Indian children missing as boat capsizes near San Diego; Consulate assisting family
San Diego: A tragic maritime accident near Torrey Pines State Beach, just north of downtown San Diego, has left three people dead, four injured, and nine missing, including two Indian children, CNN reported. The incident occurred on Monday morning when a small panga-style boat capsized off the California coast. An Indian family was among those affected, with the parents currently receiving treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, while their children remain unaccounted for. Authorities say the boat overturned in the surf around 6:30 a.m., about 15 miles from downtown San Diego. Hikers in the area witnessed the incident, with one doctor calling emergency services after seeing CPR being performed on the beach. According to Lt. Nick Backouris of the San Diego Sheriff's Department, "A doctor hiking nearby called in and said, 'I see people doing CPR on the beach, I'm running that way.'" The San Diego Sheriff's Department, California State Parks, US Coast Guard, Del Mar Lifeguards, and US Border Patrol are among the multiple agencies involved in the response. The Coast Guard deployed a 45-foot rescue boat and a helicopter to assist with the ongoing search and recovery effort, which continued into Monday afternoon, as per reports by CNN. Officials have found 17 life jackets at the site, though the exact number of people onboard remains unknown. The boat, identified as a 12-foot panga - commonly used for fishing and sometimes by smugglers - capsized under hazardous conditions amid a small craft advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco issued a statement on social media platform X, confirming the Indian family's involvement. "We are very sad to know about the tragic incident of a boat capsizing near Torrey Pines State Beach, off the coast near San Diego, California, this morning. As per available information, three people died, nine went missing, and four were injured in the incident. An Indian family is also affected in this tragedy. While two Indian children are missing, the parents are undergoing treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The Consulate is providing all necessary assistance to the affected Indian family in coordination with local authorities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy," the consulate wrote. Encinitas Deputy Fire Chief Jorge Sanchez described the scene as having the "potential to be a mass casualty event," depending on the fate of the nine still missing. The four people rescued were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from mild to severe. California State Parks confirmed that the incident is under active investigation. Coast Guard officials told the Associated Press they are still determining where the vessel originated. Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey stated, "They were not tourists," adding that they are believed to be migrants. He later clarified to CNN that while similar vessels in past incidents were linked to migrant smuggling, "the immigration status of the passengers is not confirmed at all yet." CNN also reported that in 2023, a similar tragedy off the San Diego coast resulted in the deaths of eight people when two smuggling boats capsized amid heavy fog. That incident was one of the deadliest maritime smuggling operations recorded in the US. As the investigation continues and the search for the missing persists, authorities are focusing on rescue efforts and establishing the identities and backgrounds of the passengers. The Indian consulate's involvement underscores the international scope of the tragedy, as officials work to assist affected families and coordinate with US authorities.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspected smuggling boat capsizes in Southern California, at least 3 dead
Three people are confirmed dead, and nine others are unaccounted for after a suspected smuggling boat capsized off Del Mar early Monday morning. Local fire crews, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and Homeland Security, responded to an area just north of Torrey Pines State Beach around 6:30 a.m., where the panga had washed ashore, officials told KTLA 5 News. 'It was estimated to be approximately 18 people on the beach, so we upgraded this to a major medical response due to the number of potential victims,' said Jorge Sanchez, a deputy chief with the Encinitas Fire Department. Three people were declared dead at the scene. Four survived and needed medical care, Coast Guard spokesperson Hunter Schnabel said. Crews frantically searched by boat, jet ski and helicopter for additional victims or survivors. Children are believed to be among the missing, Schnabel said. 'A doctor hiking nearby called in and said, 'I see people doing CPR on the beach, I'm running that way,'' said Lt. Nick Backouris of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Winds were light in the area, with slow-rolling waves reaching about 6 feet (1.8 meters), according to Sebastian Westerink, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in San Diego. The water temperature was 63 degrees (17 Celsius), he said. A bulldozer moved the panga on the beach as the search was underway. The wooden dinghy that was over 20 feet long (6 meters) had scuffed blue paint and wooden planks for seats. Inside the boat were a pair of running shoes, more than a dozen life vests, an empty waterproof cell phone bag and various water bottles. Its engine was visibly damaged. Panga landings are relatively frequent in Southern California as immigrants risk their safety aboard these overcrowded boats to reach the United States from Mexico. Border Patrol arrests 9 people attempting to illegally enter U.S. in Dana Point Harbor Recently, the city of San Clemente has considered installing surveillance cameras along its coastline to help alert authorities when pangas are spotted. In 2023, eight people were killed when two migrant smuggling boats approached a San Diego beach in heavy fog. One boat capsized in the surf. It was one of the deadliest maritime smuggling cases in waters off the U.S. coast. A federal judge sentenced a San Diego man to 18 years in prison in 2022 for piloting a small vessel overloaded with 32 migrants that smashed apart in powerful surf off San Diego's coast, killing three people and injuring more than two dozen others. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
05-05-2025
- Fox News
3 dead, 9 missing near San Diego after boat washes ashore
Three people are dead and nine were missing Monday after a panga-style boat washed ashore near San Diego in California, reports say. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it is "currently searching for 9 missing individuals off the Coast of Del Mar" after it received a "report of an overturned vessel." First responders who arrived at the scene found three people dead and four survivors, according to Fox11 Los Angeles. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office said its deputies are assisting the Coast Guard "with providing life-saving measures related to a maritime event on the beach near the 200 block of Stratford Court." "Look for increased law enforcement activity in the area," they added. The circumstances leading up to the incident are unclear. Coast Guard officials said they did not know where the 12-foot boat was coming from before it flipped. Multiple people were taken to a local hospital to be treated for various injuries, Jorge Sanchez, deputy fire chief with the Encinitas Fire Department, told KSWB. Hikers and others at Torrey Pines State Beach reported seeing a boat capsize near the shore at about 6:30 a.m., Lt. Nick Backouris of the San Diego Sheriff's Office told the Associated Press. "A doctor hiking nearby called in and said, 'I see people doing CPR on the beach, I'm running that way,'" Backouris said. Pangas are open boats designed for fishing but commonly used by smugglers, according to the AP. In 2023, eight people were killed when two migrant smuggling boats approached a San Diego beach amid heavy fog. One boat capsized in the surf, marking one of the deadliest human smuggling operations ever in the U.S.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Three dead and nine missing after boat capsizes near San Diego
Three people are dead and at least nine more are missing after a small boat overturned in the Pacific Ocean off the coast near San Diego, California, local officials have said. The US Coast Guard said on X it was searching for survivors from Monday's incident off Del Mar, which is 15 miles (24km) north of San Diego. At least 18 people were on board the panga-style fishing boat, which overturned near Torrey Pines State Beach, according to the San Diego-based CBS News affiliate KFMB. At least two children were among those on board, KFMB reported. The BBC has contact the San Diego Sheriff's Department and the US Coast Guard for comment. Jorge Sanchez, the deputy chief of the Encinitas Fire Department, said it was a "mass casualty incident". He also said in an interview at the scene that the immigration status of those on board was "not known at the moment".
