Mexican Authorities Find Tents and Question Individuals in Case of Three Missing Surfers in Baja California
ICARO Media Group
Mexican authorities have made progress in the investigation into the disappearance of two Australians and an American who went missing in the Pacific coast state of Baja California. Tents were discovered, and three individuals have been questioned in connection with the case. María Elena Andrade Ramírez, the state's chief prosecutor, has not revealed whether these individuals are considered suspects or witnesses, but she did confirm that some were directly linked to the case.
The three foreigners were believed to have been surfing and camping along the Baja coast near Ensenada but failed to arrive at their planned accommodations over the weekend. Alongside the abandoned tents, evidence was found that is somehow connected to the three missing individuals. Andrade Ramírez stated that the authorities have gathered significant information that cannot be released to the public at this time.
Concerns about the possible involvement of drug cartels in the area were raised, but Andrade Ramírez emphasized that all lines of investigation remain open until they find the missing surfers. The mother of the two missing Australians, Debra Robinson, has reached out for assistance on a local community Facebook page. She mentioned that one of her sons, Callum, is diabetic. The American companion was named as Jack Carter Rhoad, although confirmation from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is still pending.
Authorities have been in contact with officials from Australia and the United States, but Andrade Ramírez expressed concerns about the time that has passed since the trio was last seen. The delay in reporting their disappearance may have hindered the search efforts.
It is important to note that in 2015, two Australian surfers were killed in western Sinaloa state, suggesting potential risks for surfers in this region. Autopsies are currently being conducted on bodies found in the vicinity of a burned white pick-up truck, but it has not been confirmed whether these bodies belong to the missing surfers.
A rescue operation is underway, although the area is difficult to access. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as additional details emerge.