"A suspected migrant smuggling boat capsized off Imperial Beach, killing four people and leaving four others hospitalized, officials said Saturday. The U.S. Border Patrol found the panga capsized in the water late Friday night off South Seacoast Drive, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. Authorities found six people on the beach, one person who died at the scene, and another person who was rescued underneath the capsized vessel."
"Some of the people rescued said they were Mexican nationals; others remain unidentified, officials said. Our crews and partner agencies responded immediately, but this case demonstrates the severe risks posed to aliens attempting to enter the United States by sea in unstable vessels, said Capt. Robert Tucker, Sector San Diego commander. A strong storm system hit Southern California over the weekend, prompting warnings of flash flooding and mudslides."
A suspected migrant smuggling panga capsized off Imperial Beach late Friday night, resulting in four deaths and four hospitalizations. Border Patrol and Coast Guard crews found the capsized vessel near South Seacoast Drive and discovered six people on the beach, including one who died at the scene and another rescued beneath the boat. Three additional bodies were found near the Imperial Beach Pier shortly before 2 a.m. One person was taken into custody. Some survivors identified as Mexican nationals; others remain unidentified. A strong storm system affected Southern California. Pangas are open fishing boats commonly used by smugglers, and maritime crossings have increased, causing fatal incidents in recent years.
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