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Survivors of Capsized Boat Had Shark Bites
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Key Points:
- The US Coast Guard has ended the search for 11 people missing after a boat carrying about 27 people sank off Mexico's Baja California coast, rescuing 16 survivors.
- Several rescued individuals suffered severe injuries consistent with shark bites, and the Coast Guard administered life-saving first aid en route to San Diego.
- Survivors reported the boat capsized in a smuggling-prone area outside the US, and all rescued individuals were confirmed as Mexican nationals by the Mexican consulate in San Diego.
- US Customs and Border Protection is currently investigating the incident and interviewing the survivors.
