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India Today
06-05-2025
- India Today
Indian couple survive boat tragedy, 2 kids go missing while entering US illegally
Two children from an Indian family trying to enter the US illegally have gone missing as the boat they were travelling in capsized off the coast of San Diego, California on Monday morning. Three people have drowned in the boat tragedy, while the parents of the children had a lucky escape and are receiving treatment in Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed the incident through a post on X, saying that two Indian children were missing while their parents were being treated at Scripps Memorial Hospital La to the US Coast Guard, four people were rescued while seven people are still missing. The two taken into custody were suspected to be smugglers, Coast Guard spokesperson Hunter Schnabel told far, four people have been rescued, of which two are being treated for their injuries while the other two were taken into SEARCH OPERATION UNDERWAYA Coast Guard cutter, an emergency response boat and a helicopter were part of the ongoing search operation for the missing, among whom are two children, another Coast Guard spokesperson, Chief Petty Officer Levi Read, Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey told news agency AP that it was unclear where the boat was coming from before it flipped shortly after sunrise about 35 miles (56-kilometers) north of the Mexican described the vessel as a panga—an open fishing boat with one or two engines, often used by to the Coast Guard spokesperson, a number of Indian passports were found on the beach near where the panga washed Gibson, a top official with the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agency, emphasised that this incident highlights the perils of maritime smuggling, underscoring the risks faced by those from HSI, the US Border Patrol, the local fire department and law enforcement also responded to the accident, according to the officials. Belongings of those onboard, such as shoes, life preservers, and passports were recovered from the Panga boat that capsized off the California coast on Monday. (Image: Reuters) ILLEGAL MIGRANTS TURNING TO RISKY ALTERNATIVE ROUTESSince October 2024, the Coast Guard has tracked 277 vessels clandestinely entering US waters from Mexico in the San Diego area, some of the boats being interdicted and others getting away, according to Coast Guard spokesperson incidents resulted in 983 people being Watch
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- New Straits Times
At least 3 dead, 9 missing after small boat capsizes near San Diego
AT least three people died and nine others, including two children, were missing after a small boat capsized in choppy seas off the California coast in an apparent migrant smuggling attempt north of San Diego, US officials said on Monday. Four other people rescued after the "panga"-style open fishing vessel washed ashore near Torrey Pines State Beach were transported to hospital, according to US Coast Guard officials. A Coast Guard cutter, an emergency response boat and a helicopter were involved in an ongoing search for the nine people who remained unaccounted for, said a Coast Guard spokesman, Chief Petty Officer Levi Read. He said two children were believed to be among the missing. At least some of the boat's occupants were apparently from India, as a number of Indian passports "were found on the beach near where the panga washed up," Read said. Shawn Gibson, a special agent in charge of the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agency, said the incident was a "stark reminder of the dangers posed by maritime smuggling." "The ruthless smuggling of undocumented individuals is not only illegal, it's deadly," Gibson said of the incident, which occurred about 30 miles north of the US-Mexico border. Read said ocean conditions off the San Diego County coast were rough at the time, with 7-foot (2 m) seas reported. Personnel from HSI, the US Border Patrol, the local fire department and law enforcement also responded to the scene, officials said. So far this fiscal year, since October 2024, the Coast Guard has tracked 277 vessels clandestinely entering US waters from Mexico in the San Diego area, some of the boats being interdicted and others getting away, Read said. Those incidents resulted in 983 people being apprehended. That compares with 1,354 maritime border-crossing incidents in the same region during the previous 12 months, with 561 individuals taken into custody during that period. Of the four survivors from Thursday's panga capsizing, one was listed in critical condition when rescued, according to a statement from the city of Encinitas. One survivor reported that 18 people had been aboard the vessel, and 18 life vests were located on shore, the statement said. But Read said the Coast Guard's best information was that the boat was carrying just 16 individuals when it capsized.
Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Straits Times
At least 3 dead, 9 missing after small boat capsizes near San Diego
At least some of the boat's occupants were apparently from India. PHOTO: REUTERS At least 3 dead, 9 missing after small boat capsizes near San Diego SAN DIEGO, California - At least three people died and nine others, including two children, were missing after a small boat capsized in choppy seas off the California coast in an apparent migrant smuggling attempt north of San Diego, US officials said on May 5. Four other people rescued after the 'panga'-style open fishing vessel washed ashore near Torrey Pines State Beach were transported to hospital, according to US Coast Guard officials. A Coast Guard cutter, an emergency response boat and a helicopter were involved in an ongoing search for the nine people who remained unaccounted for, said a Coast Guard spokesman, Chief Petty Officer Levi Read. He said two children were believed to be among the missing. At least some of the boat's occupants were apparently from India, as a number of Indian passports 'were found on the beach near where the panga washed up,' Mr Read said. Mr Shawn Gibson, a special agent in charge of the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agency, said the incident was a 'stark reminder of the dangers posed by maritime smuggling.' 'The ruthless smuggling of undocumented individuals is not only illegal, it's deadly,' Mr Gibson said of the incident, which occurred about 30 miles (48km) north of the US-Mexico border. Mr Read said ocean conditions off the San Diego County coast were rough at the time, with 7-foot (2m) seas reported. Personnel from HSI, the US Border Patrol, the local fire department and law enforcement also responded to the scene, officials said. So far this fiscal year, since October 2024, the Coast Guard has tracked 277 vessels clandestinely entering US waters from Mexico in the San Diego area, some of the boats being interdicted and others getting away, Mr Read said. Those incidents resulted in 983 people being apprehended. That compares with 1,354 maritime border-crossing incidents in the same region during the previous 12 months, with 561 individuals taken into custody during that period. Of the four survivors from May 1's panga capsizing, one was listed in critical condition when rescued, according to a statement from the city of Encinitas. One survivor reported that 18 people had been aboard the vessel, and 18 life vests were located on shore, the statement said. But Mr Read said the Coast Guard's best information was that the boat was carrying just 16 individuals when it capsized. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
05-05-2025
- Reuters
At least 3 dead, 9 missing after small boat capsizes near San Diego
May 5 (Reuters) - At least three people died and nine others, including two children, were missing after a small boat capsized in choppy seas off the California coast in an apparent migrant smuggling attempt north of San Diego, U.S. officials said on Monday. Four other people rescued after the "panga"-style open fishing vessel washed ashore near Torrey Pines State Beach were transported to hospital, according to U.S. Coast Guard officials. A Coast Guard cutter, an emergency response boat and a helicopter were involved in an ongoing search for the nine people who remained unaccounted for, said a Coast Guard spokesman, Chief Petty Officer Levi Read. He said two children were believed to be among the missing. At least some of the boat's occupants were apparently from India, as a number of Indian passports "were found on the beach near where the panga washed up," Read said. Shawn Gibson, a special agent in charge of the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agency, said the incident was a "stark reminder of the dangers posed by maritime smuggling." "The ruthless smuggling of undocumented individuals is not only illegal, it's deadly,' Gibson said of the incident, which occurred about 30 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Read said ocean conditions off the San Diego County coast were rough at the time, with 7-foot (2 m) seas reported. Personnel from HSI, the U.S. Border Patrol, the local fire department and law enforcement also responded to the scene, officials said. So far this fiscal year, since October 2024, the Coast Guard has tracked 277 vessels clandestinely entering U.S. waters from Mexico in the San Diego area, some of the boats being interdicted and others getting away, Read said. Those incidents resulted in 983 people being apprehended. That compares with 1,354 maritime border-crossing incidents in the same region during the previous 12 months, with 561 individuals taken into custody during that period. Of the four survivors from Thursday's panga capsizing, one was listed in critical condition when rescued, according to a statement from the city of Encinitas. One survivor reported that 18 people had been aboard the vessel, and 18 life vests were located on shore, the statement said. But Read said the Coast Guard's best information was that the boat was carrying just 16 individuals when it capsized.
