Coast Guard rescues 16 people in Pacific Ocean off Mexico

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 19:02 · Archive

The US Coast Guard rescued at least 16 people floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast in the predawn hours on Friday and was searching for several others following a vessel in distress call. The people were found in the water about 140 miles west of Ensenada, in an area frequently used by smugglers transporting migrants by boat to the United States.

One person rescued said as many as 27 people had been on board a boat. There was no vessel visible in the water, only people floating. It was unclear how the people ended up in the water. Those rescued were being taken to San Diego hospitals, with three taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. One person was being treated for a suspected shark bite and two for cold exposure.

The Coast Guard and US Navy assisted Mexican authorities in the search with two helicopters, a fixed-wing plane and a cutter. Several smuggling boats have capsized in fatal accidents in the area over the years.

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• US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja CoastThe U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued at least 16 people floating in the Pacific Ocean and is searching for others following a vessel in distress call off Mexico’s Baja California coast.Clickorlando · 16 Oct, 16:32
• US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja CoastThe U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued at least 16 people floating in the Pacific Ocean and is searching for others following a vessel in distress call off Mexico’s Baja California coast.News4Jax · 16 Oct, 16:32

In this story: US Coast Guard · US Navy · Mexico · Baja California · San Diego · Ensenada · Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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