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An offshore search-and-rescue operation had to be launched after a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego. The accident happened between La Jolla and Del Mar at Torrey Pines when a 30-foot fishing boat was caught in waves as it approached the shore. The vessel capsized only 15 to 30 feet from shore, and all passengers were thrown overboard.
According to authorities, at the time of the accident the waves were about six feet high and breaking hard. The Coast Guard and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department coordinated search and rescue efforts, and six people were taken to local hospitals to be treated.
One man, an unidentified Latino, died as a result of the incident. He had been found floating in the water at the scene and efforts to revive him on the way to UC San Diego Thornton Hospital were unsuccessful. Another of the six injured passengers was reported in critical condition.
An additional 10 individuals were rescued unharmed. All are suspected of being illegal immigrants. Authorities were unsure how many people total were on the fishing vessel. A total of 29 life jackets were found after the boat capsized and search and rescue efforts were focused on making sure no additional survivors were left behind.
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