The Consulate General of the Consulate General of India in San Francisco said the three were dead and several boats capsized on a boat near Tory Pines State Beach, near the coast near San Diego on Monday morning. An Indian family was also affected, while two Indian children were missing.
“It's hard to know about the tragic incident of a ship tilting near Tory Pines State Beach near San Diego, California, and this morning, according to available information, three people died, nine were missing, and four were hurt in the incident, according to available information. Jora.”
The consulate is coordinating with local authorities and is assisting Indian families affected by the accident.
It added: “The Consulate is coordinating with local authorities with affected Indian families to provide all the necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are related to the victims of this tragedy.”
It’s hard to know the tragic incident of a boat tilting near Tory Pines State Beach near San Diego, California this morning. According to available information, three people died, nine were missing, and four were injured in the incident. Indian…
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According to ANI, the accident occurred when a small Panga-style ship tilted off the California coast. Parents of the affected Indian family are currently receiving treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Joya while the children are missing.
Rescue operations by American agencies
Authorities said the ship capsized during surfing around 6:30 a.m. and is about 15 miles from downtown San Diego. The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Border Patrol, California State Park, Delmar Lifeguard and the San Diego Sheriff Department are multiple agencies involved in the response.
The Coast Guard deployed a 45-foot rescue ship and a helicopter to assist in the search, which continued Monday afternoon, according to CNN. Although the exact number of people on board has not been determined yet, 17 life jackets were found at the scene.
Earlier, in 2023, eight people died when two smuggling ships were in thick fog. This is one of the deadliest human smuggling operations in the United States.
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