Smuggling attempt off California coastline sends 8 to the hospital
California
by: Salvador Rivera
Posted: Jul 8, 2021 / 06:10 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 9, 2021 / 10:11 AM CDT
ENCINITAS, Calif. (Border Report) — Eight people were rushed to the hospital early this morning when their panga boat capsized in the surf line, about 40 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the accident was the result of a maritime smuggling attempt at Moonlight Beach in the community of Encinitas.
U.S. Border Patrol agents said they first spotted the small boat at 5 a.m. as it was heading toward the shoreline.
https://www.borderreport.com/regions/california/smuggling-attempt-off-california-coastline-sends-8-to-the-hospital/
