Abandoned panga found near Pacific Beach

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The 20-foot fishing vessel was located shortly before 6 a.m. on the beach in the area south of Crystal Pier. Lifeguards were at the scene, but a rescue response was not warranted, a City of San Diego spokesperson said. Pangas, low-lying fishing boats with outboard motors, are frequently used by smugglers bringing people into the U.S. illegally.

Published 2 months ago · Pacific Beach, United States

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San Diego Union Tribune

Suspected smuggling boat found abandoned in Pacific Beach

Border Patrol agents were investigating after the boat landed south of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach around 5:50 a.m.

2 months ago·San Diego, United States

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NBC San Diego

Panga Seen on Pacific Beach Shores

Authorities are investigating after a suspected smuggling boat was spotted on the shores of Pacific Beach Monday morning.

2 months ago·San Diego, United States

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FOX 5 San Diego

Abandoned panga found near Pacific Beach

SAN DIEGO — Immigration authorities were called out to Pacific Beach Monday to investigate a suspected smuggling incident after lifeguards spotted an abandoned panga on shore.The 20-foot fishing vessel was located shortly before 6 a.m. on the beach in the area south of Crystal Pier, U.S. Border Patrol spokesperson Tekae Michael said.Lifeguards were at the scene, but a rescue response was not warranted, a City of San Diego spokesperson told FOX 5…

2 months ago

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