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Coast Guard Rescues Group of Illegal Immigrants in Disabled Boat Near San Diego

Border crossings are down, but migrants continue to try to access San Diego by water.
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Coast Guard Rescues Group of Illegal Immigrants in Disabled Boat Near San Diego
In a file photo, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter off the San Diego coast, in San Diego, on May 2, 2021. Denis Poroy/AP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 17 illegal aliens aboard a disabled boat floating about 50 miles southwest of San Diego on March 30.

Eighteen people were on board the 35-foot-long boat spotted in international waters just before 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the Coast Guard.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.