Three Dead, Nine Missing After Boat Capsizes Near San Diego

At least three people died and nine others remain missing after a small boat, identified as a panga and suspected of transporting migrants, capsized and washed ashore near Torrey Pines State Beach north of San Diego. Four survivors were hospitalized with injuries, and authorities continue to search for those unaccounted for using land, air, and sea resources. While officials have not confirmed the boat's origin, pangas are commonly used for smuggling migrants, and items found on board hinted at a possible crossing from Mexico. The incident is part of a troubling trend, with maritime smuggling attempts in the region often ending in tragedy, such as a 2023 case where eight people died in similar circumstances. The U.S. Coast Guard, local fire departments, and the sheriff's office are jointly leading the rescue and investigation efforts. The situation remains fluid as authorities work to determine the identities and fates of the missing.