Overview
- A panga-style boat, believed to be carrying migrants, capsized early Monday morning near Torrey Pines State Beach, killing three people and injuring four others.
- Nine individuals were initially reported missing, but two have since been located and detained, leaving seven still unaccounted for as search efforts continue.
- The vessel, commonly used in smuggling operations, reportedly carried 16 passengers, including at least two children who remain missing.
- Authorities are investigating the origins and purpose of the boat, with preliminary evidence suggesting it was involved in a smuggling operation.
- Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, San Diego Sheriff's Department, and local lifeguards, are coordinating search and rescue operations by air, sea, and land.