Make California Post a Preferred Source The Coast Guard launched a frantic search-and-rescue mission after more than two dozen people linked to a suspected human smuggling operation ended up in the waters off Baja California — with some still unaccounted for.
Officials have rescued 16 out of 27 people so far in an area 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico. Those rescued have been taken to the hospital, a Coast Guard spokesperson told the California Post.
An aerial view shows Ensenada, Baja California state, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Coast Guard air and surface crews assist in a search and rescue operation for 27 people in the water approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico, following a human smuggling attempt in Baja California. NBC SAN DIEGO A San Diego City spokesperson told the outlet that a human smuggling boat was at the scene.
“#Breaking USCG air & surface crews are currently responding to reports of 27 people in the water approx 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico. 15 people have reportedly been rescued. Search and rescue operations ongoing. More info to follow,” U.S. Coast Guard Southwest wrote on X.
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