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Shark Attack After Boat Capsizes Near Mexico
16 Mexican nationals rescued after boat capsizes off Baja California coast; 11 missing.
In brief
16 Mexican nationals rescued after boat capsizes off Baja California coast; 11 missing. 16 Mexican nationals were rescued after a boat capsized off Baja California coast with suspected shark bites, but 11 remain missing. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Boat Capsizes Off Baja California
A boat departing from Mexico capsized off Baja California coast, with 27 people on board.
16 Rescued, 11 Missing
16 Mexican nationals were rescued; 11 people are missing after the capsizing.
Shark Bites Reported
Several survivors reported severe injuries consistent with shark bites.
Search Continues
U.S. Coast Guard and Navy search waters using aircraft, boats, and Mexican Navy assistance.
The bottom line
16 Mexican nationals were rescued after a boat capsized off Baja California coast with suspected shark bites, but 11 remain missing.
