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Eleven still missing after vessel capsizes off Baja California coast
Rescue operations continue following the sinking of a boat off Mexico's Baja California peninsula, with 16 survivors pulled from the water. Some of those rescued are being treated for suspected shark bite injuries, according to U.S. Coast Guard officials.
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Search and rescue efforts are underway in waters off the Baja California coast after a vessel went down, leaving 11 people unaccounted for. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that 16 survivors have been recovered from the sea, though the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Among those rescued, several are receiving medical attention for injuries consistent with shark bites, according to Coast Guard statements. The survivors were transferred to medical facilities for evaluation and treatment of their conditions.
Authorities have not yet disclosed details regarding the vessel's departure point, intended destination, or the cause of the sinking. The search operation continues as rescue personnel work to locate the missing individuals in the area.
The incident marks another maritime emergency in waters off Mexico's Pacific coast, a region that has seen numerous vessel accidents and capsizings in recent years.