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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.
News18
06-05-2025
- General
- News18
Two India Children Missing In Boat Accident Near San Deigo, 3 Killed
Last Updated: Three people died, four were injured, and nine are missing after a boat overturned off San Diego's coast. A small boat overturned early Monday in high surf off San Diego's coast, leaving three people dead, four injured and nine others missing. US Coast Guard vessels and helicopters have been roped into search operations to look for missing persons which also include two children from India. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed the report of two children missing while their parents were getting treatment at the hospital. Coast Guard officials said they did not know where the 12-foot (3.6-meter) boat was coming from before it flipped. 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…— India in SF (@CGISFO) May 5, 2025 Hikers and others at Torrey Pines State Beach reported seeing a boat capsize near the shore at about 6:30 am, said 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,'" Backouris said. The incident has the 'potential to be a mass casualty event," depending on the status of the nine missing, Encinitas Deputy Fire Chief Jorge Sanchez said. A total of 17 life jackets were found, but it's unclear exactly how many people were on the capsized panga-style boat, California State Parks told CNN in an email. Pangas are open boats designed for fishing but commonly used by smugglers. Multiple agencies including California State Parks, Del Mar Lifeguards, the San Diego Sheriff's Department, the US Coast Guard and US Border Patrol, according to California State Parks. A small craft advisory was in effect Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service, which noted, 'Conditions will be hazardous to small craft." 'They were not tourists," Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey told the AP. 'They are believed to be migrants." Sappey later told CNN while, 'vessels coming up in the past have, under similar circumstances, been migrants," the immigration status of the passengers 'is not confirmed at all yet." 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 US. (with inputs from agencies) First Published: May 06, 2025, 06:46 IST
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
3 killed and 9 missing after small boat capsizes off San Diego, Coast Guard says
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Three people were killed, four were injured and nine others are missing after a small boat overturned early Monday in high surf off San Diego's coast. U.S. Coast Guard vessels and helicopters were searching for the missing while the four injured were sent to hospitals, authorities said. Coast Guard officials said they did not know where the 12-foot (3.6-meter) boat was coming from before it flipped. Hikers and others at Torrey Pines State Beach reported seeing a boat capsize near the shore at about 6:30 a.m., said 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,'' Backouris said. Pangas are open boats designed for fishing but commonly used by smugglers. 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.
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.
