Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Smuggling Capsizes Near San Diego

Federal officials charged five people after a boat carrying migrants capsized near San Diego, killing three, including a young boy from India. A search continues for a missing 10-year-old girl. The incident highlights the deadly risks posed by human smuggling as migrants seek to bypass secure land borders.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sandiego | Updated: 07-05-2025 15:31 IST | Created: 07-05-2025 15:31 IST
Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Smuggling Capsizes Near San Diego
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Tragedy struck off the coast of San Diego as a migrant-laden boat capsized, leading to the death of three individuals, including a 14-year-old Indian boy. U.S. officials have charged five individuals linked to the tragic voyage, showcasing the grim realities of human smuggling operations.

The young boy's sister, aged 10, is still missing and presumed dead. Their parents were among the injured, with the father in a coma, underscoring the severe human cost of dangerous border-crossing attempts. Two Mexican nationals have been arrested, charged with human smuggling that resulted in death.

This incident coincides with a broader pattern, as migrants increasingly attempt perilous sea journeys to circumvent fortified land borders. Law enforcement continues to grapple with the complexities of human trafficking, aiming to deliver justice and prevent further tragedies at sea.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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