Overview
- The panga capsized near Imperial Beach south of San Diego close to the U.S.–Mexico border.
- Authorities suspect human smuggling after several survivors told the Coast Guard they are Mexican.
- Four survivors were transported to hospitals for treatment following the overnight incident.
- One individual was taken into custody after being handed over to federal authorities.
- The case reflects a recurring pattern of risky maritime crossings driven by limited legal migration options from Mexico and Central America.