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Boat Capsizes Off Baja California Coast

16 Oct to 18 Oct

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Ross O'KeefeNew York Post
Julie WatsonToronto Star
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
APThe Hindu
Mikella SchuettlerToronto Star
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The Coast Guard said at least one person was treated with injuries consistent with shark bites.

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In May 2025, at least three people died when a panga flipped off the coast, about 56 kilometres north of the U.S.-Mexico border.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from CBC

The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexican consulate.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Al Jazeera

The coastguard and US Navy are continuing to search the area with two helicopters, a fixed-wing plane, a cutter and a navy combat ship.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Al Jazeera

An additional helicopter will be deployed later today, according to the Coast Guard.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Hindu

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16 Oct
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday and authorities were searching for several others, a U.S. Coast Guard official said.
2 outlets · Toronto Star
17 Oct
The Coast Guard said at least one person was treated with injuries consistent with shark bites.
4 outlets · The Hindu
18 Oct
An additional helicopter will be deployed later on Saturday, according to the coastguard.
3 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 8 articles

18 Oct Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast —survivors attacked by sharks
New York Post
18 Oct Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico’s Baja coast
Al Jazeera
17 Oct Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. Survivors attacked by sharks
Toronto Star
17 Oct Search on after boat capsizes off Baja California coast; 16 rescued, others missing
The Hindu
17 Oct US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast
Al Jazeera
16 Oct At least 16 people rescued off Mexico's Baja Coast, no sign of boat, says U.S. Coast Guard
CBC
16 Oct US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
Toronto Star
16 Oct 27 people in suspected human smuggling attempt plunge into ocean off California, sparking Coast Guard rescue
New York Post

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