Suspected human smuggling vessel capsizes off California coast

A vessel suspected of being used in a human smuggling operation capsized Thursday morning off the California coast, killing one person and injuring at least 11 others.

The boat capsized near La Jolla, California, according to Fox5 San Diego. Eight people reportedly jumped from the board around 5:30 a.m. and started swimming toward shore.

Lifeguards said between 15-18 people were in the boat, which eventually ended up on shore.

BREAKING: Rescue teams working on yet another alleged human smuggling operation. Vessel capsized here on beach in La Jolla. No one taken to hospital yet. Eight rescues happened here on Marine Street but SD Lifeguard Chief Gartland said approx. 15 to 18 people involved. @CBS8 pic.twitter.com/e4ypbmiaN9
— Allison Royal (@allisonroyaltv) May 20, 2021

It’s unclear how many people were pulled from the water.

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