Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. Survivors attacked by sharks - CTV News

Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says. The search continues for 11 people still missing after a boat capsized off Mexico’s Baja California coast on Friday, as multiple survivors have been treated for suspected shark bites, according to the US coastguard. “Several of the individuals rescued were suffering from severe injuries consistent with shark bites, and the Coast Guard provided life-saving first aid while en route [to] San Diego,” the coastguard said in a statement on Saturday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3At least 41 die as boat capsizes in DRC’s Lake Tanganyikalist 2 of 3Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sealist 3 of 3Bulgaria ends search for missing crew after drone strike sinks cargo shipend of listSixteen Mexican nationals were rescued on Friday. Survivors told officials there were 27 people on board. The coastguard and US Navy used multiple aircraft and boats, along with assistance from the Mexican Navy, to search the area for the remaining passengers. An additional helicopter will be deployed later on Saturday, according to the coastguard.

At least 11 people believed to still be missing, with rescue operations underway. The US coastguard has said it rescued 16 people from the Pacific Ocean after a boat sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast. The coastguard said on Friday it responded to a Mayday call reporting that a boat was sinking. The search is ongoing for 11 people believed to be still missing. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coastlist 2 of 3Mexican court closes case against official over 2023 detention centre firelist 3 of 3ICE tactics spark debate before pivotal US midterm electionsend of listThe boat went down about 225km (140 miles) west of Ensenada, Mexico. A rescue helicopter reached the site about two hours after someone on the boat transmitted the Mayday call at about 1am (08:00 GMT) on Friday, said coastguard Lieutenant Santiago Tamburini. It took about 90 minutes for the coastguard crew, which included a rescue swimmer, to pull the 16 people from the water, Tamburini said. The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexican consulate.

WorldAt 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 in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migrants by boat to the U. S. One person who was rescued off Mexico's Baja California coast said as many as 27 people were on boardThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 12:23 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U. S. Coast Guard personnel are seen in this Oct. 8 file photo. At least 16 people were rescued in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast early Friday. (Eric Gay/The Associated Press)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 in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migrants by boat to the U. S. Those rescued were being taken to San Diego hospitals.