Coast Guard swimmer saved 16 people after boat capsized near Mexico

United States Coast Guard swimmer Josh Law rescued 16 people after a vessel capsized in the Pacific Ocean off the Mexican coast. The New York Post reported that 11 other people remain missing following the incident. Mr Law was lowered from a helicopter in the dark to reach the survivors approximately 140 miles off Mexico's Baja peninsula. [1]

During the rescue operation, six to eight foot waves hit Mr Law in the water. According to the New York Post, he followed a searchlight from the helicopter to locate the survivors who had been thrown into the cold water. He experienced physical exhaustion during the rescue effort. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, 16 Mexican nationals were rescued after their boat capsized off Baja California. Rescuers were searching for 11 missing individuals out of 27 people who were reported to be on board the vessel. Multiple survivors were treated for severe injuries that were consistent with suspected shark bites as they were transported to San Diego. [7][8]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, American and Mexican authorities participated in the search and rescue efforts. United States Coast Guard personnel provided first aid to the survivors who were rescued from the water while traveling to San Diego. [7]