3 Dead After Panga Full of Illegal Immigrants Capsize off Del Mar Beach
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 5-5-25 6:37 am
LOCATION: N/O Torrey Pines State Beach
AREA/CITY: Del Mar
DETAILS:
- A 12-foot boat full of illegal immigrants reportedly capsized in the surf off the beach in Del Mar.
- Approx 18 people were on the beach, including two children.
- Rescue personnel started to help out and began CPR on three people.
- At least three of the immigrants were declared deceased.
- Several were transported to local hospitals, one in critical condition.
- Several are reported missing, and the SDFD Copter 2 and Del Mar Lifeguards are searching the water for them.
- More info to follow.
HANDLING AGENCIES: City of Del Mar Life Guards, DMFD, SDFD, SDSO, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, California State Parks