Four migrants died when a makeshift boat capsized off San Diego on Nov. 16, 2025.

Four people died after a makeshift wooden boat, believed to be carrying migrants, capsized in international waters off San Diego on November 16, 2025. The unregistered vessel lacked safety equipment and was reportedly en route from Mexico toward California. U.S. Coast Guard and border patrol officials confirmed the boat’s suspected purpose, but no official count of those on board has been released. Rescue efforts were hampered by difficult conditions, and no arrests have been made. Investigations into the incident continue.