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Suspected human smuggling vessel capsizes off California coast
A suspect "smuggling" vessel carrying up to 18 people capsized in La Jolla, California. Image YouTube screenshot
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.
It’s unclear how many people were pulled from the water.
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