At least 3 dead after boat washes up at Torrey Pines State Beach
Share this @internewscast.com

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A boat washed ashore early Monday morning at Torrey Pines State Beach and authorities are now calling the situation “a mass casualty incident.”

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, the vessel was spotted near the 12000 block of North Torrey Pines Road. Multiple agencies responded to the area, including the San Diego Police Department, Del Mar Lifeguards, Border Patrol Agents, the United States Coast Guard, as well as local fire departments.

Jorge Sanchez, deputy fire chief with the Encinitas Fire Department, confirmed that at least three people have died and several others were sent to the hospital to be treated for various injuries.

“There were estimated to be about 18 people on the beach, so we upgraded this to a major medical response due the number of potential victims that we had on the beach with this boat,” said Sanchez.

When asked if this was a suspected human smuggling event, the deputy fire chief said it’s unconfirmed at the moment.

A boat washed ashore at Torrey Pines State Beach on Monday, May 5, 2025.

A SDFD helicopter is conducting a lateral sweep of the area, both north and south of where the boat washed ashore, to see if there are other potential victims still in the water. Lifeguards are also searching the shoreline on boats and jet skis.

“We have several resources walking up and down the beach as well, making sure that no one is missed,” said Sanchez.

Local law enforcement is is seen at Torrey Pines State Beach after a boat washed ashore on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Credit: On.Scene.TV)

The emergency response remains active and ongoing.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Thune claims discussions with Schumer are unlikely to achieve much

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…

Congressman Joe Wilson and Local Union Leader Share Their Thoughts on the Government Shutdown

() – Many federal workers are facing uncertainty with the ongoing government…

Trump Halts $2.1 Billion for Chicago Projects, Uses Shutdown as Bargaining Tool

WASHINGTON (AP) White House budget director Russ Vought stated that the Trump…

Candlelight Vigil Draws Hundreds to Highlight Domestic Violence Awareness

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Savannah residents gathered Thursday at Forsyth Park to…

Monahan from STM Named WCIA 3’s Athlete of the Week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Cassidy Monahan needed to step up as a…

Trump Declares U.S. in ‘Armed Conflict’ with Cartels, Administration Informs Congress

The Trump administration has confidentially notified Congress that President Donald Trump has…

Mormon Community Raises $300K for Family of Michigan Church Attack Suspect

Mormons raised nearly $300,000 for the family of the suspect in the…

Johnson City Resident Faces Charges of Statutory Rape

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man has been charged…

Investigation into Augusta shooting begins, victim reportedly struck multiple times

AUGUSTA, Ga. () – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a…

Local Family-Owned Boating Company Competes to Run Cross Bay Ferry Service

The Cross Bay Ferry’s revival might be spearheaded by a local, family-run…

Sisters Reunite 36 Years After Mother’s Tragic Murder Near Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS () – In 1989, two sisters who were left alone…

Apple Pulls ICEBlock App Following Trump Administration’s Backlash

Apple announced on Thursday it will be removing an app that enabled…