Smuggling attempt off California coastline sends 8 to the hospital
Jul 10, 2021 / 10:16 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. Encinitas Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Mickelson. (Aaron Audaley/KSWB) Encinitas Fire Department Battal...
Source: wreg.com