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Tragic Boat Capsize Off California Claims Three Lives

5/7/2025

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A tragic migrant boat capsized off Del Mar, California, on Monday, claiming three lives and leaving seven, including two Indian children, unaccounted for. The U.S. Coast Guard launched a vigorous search but had to pause at nightfall. This heartbreaking incident underscores the perilous reality of maritime smuggling and the risks faced by those seeking a better life.

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Story summary

A tragic migrant boat capsized off Del Mar, California, on Monday, claiming three lives and leaving seven, including two Indian children, unaccounted for. The U.S. Coast Guard launched a vigorous search but had to pause at nightfall. This heartbreaking incident underscores the perilous reality of maritime smuggling and the risks faced by those seeking a better life.