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16 People Rescued in Pacific Ocean Off Mexico, U.S. Coast Guard Says

NYT World Friday 16 October 2026, 17:21 UTC By Remy Tumin 1 min read
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The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.

The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.
Pacific Ocean Off Mexico (LOCATION) U.S. Coast Guard (ORG) Baja California (LOCATION)
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