# California man and 12-year-old nephew vanish in storm

> California man and 12-year-old nephew disappear during fishing trip in Sea of Cortez storm.
- Title: California man and 12-year-old nephew vanish in storm
- Summary: California man and 12-year-old nephew disappear during fishing trip in Sea of Cortez storm. Oscar Ulloa and his 12-year-old nephew vanished off Mexico during…
- Keywords: oscar ulloa, nephew, sea of cortez, tropical storm rachel, mexico, baja california, fishing trip, disappearance, news, politics, California, man
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/travel/fishing-trip-turns-nightmare-california-man-12-year-old-boy-disappear-storm
- Author: Kelly McGreal
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oscar ulloa, nephew, sea of cortez, tropical storm rachel, mexico, baja california, fishing trip, disappearance, news, politics
## Family pleads for help
Oscar Ulloa and his 12-year-old nephew vanished during a fishing trip off Mexico in the Sea of Cortez near San Felipe, Baja California.

> My family is going through a very difficult time right now
## Disappearance during storm
The pair vanished on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Tropical Storm Rachel brought dangerous weather to the region.
## Search underway
Mexican authorities deployed six units and a specialized search aircraft to cover 9,900 square nautical miles.
## Missing items spotted
Search crews reportedly spotted a cooler and life jacket during the search, though authorities have not confirmed their connection to the missing boat.
## Family appeals for help
Barradell urged people fishing or traveling in the area to share information to help bring Oscar and his nephew home.

> Please share, share, share. Help us bring them home.
## Key takeaway

Oscar Ulloa and his 12-year-old nephew vanished off Mexico during Tropical Storm Rachel.