USCG Southern California

Smuggling by sea continues to put lives at risk. From July 6–12, 5 illegal maritime events were reported, involving 15 aliens. These unsafe crossings are part of a growing and deadly trend. Help us spread the word—don’t take to the sea. #DontTakeToTheSea #SanDiego #USCG

Crews from USCGC Hamilton, HITRON and TACLET South interdicted 3 narcotics smuggling vessels over 2 days! The crews seized almost 6,000kg of illicit narcotics! #uscg #uscgchamilton #hitron #tacletsouth

Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak relieved Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella as commander of @USCG Southwest District today. Novak previously served as Military Advisor to the @DHSgov @Sec_Noem. Buzzella, awarded his 3rd Legion of Merit, now heads to lead @USCGPACAREA. tinyurl.com/yu8d58tm

Last #Weekend, Coast Guard Southwest members medeveced, A 74-year-old male on a sailboat, AirSta San Francisco transported the individual to hospital. A 4-year-old boy on a cruise ship, AIR STA San Diego hoisted the patient and guardian to EMS. All in stable condition. #USCG

USCG Station San Diego interdicted 3 aliens aboard a 16-FT vessel near Imperial Beach, Saturday. The Coast Guard crew pursued the vessel, engaged in disabling fire and discovered the 3 aliens and an operator.

Great job to @CaliforniaDFW! They rescued a man and his two children after their sailboat capsized near Redwood City, Saturday. Proper life jacket and signalling device usage helped ensure their safety at sea, even after being in the water for over an hour! #safeboating #SAR

From June 22–28, 6 illegal maritime smuggling events occurred at the Southwest Border, involving 13 aliens. Smugglers put lives at risk in unsafe boats, often unlicensed captains, no safety gear, no regard for human life. Don’t take to the sea. #DontTakeToTheSea #SanDiego #USCG

An Air Station Ventura helicopter crew performed a medevac from an oil rig off the coast of Santa Barbara, today. Great job to the air crew! #uscg #medevac #ventura #santabarbara

From June 8–14, 12 illegal maritime smuggling events occurred at the Southwest maritime border, involving 46 aliens. Smugglers often don’t care about the safety or the lives of their passengers. These dangerous crossings can end in tragedy. #DontTakeToTheSea #SanDiego #USCG

The crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Active interdicted 11 aliens found aboard a vessel approximately 22 miles west of La Jolla, Saturday. All aliens claimed Mexican nationality and were transferred to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol. #uscg #sandiego #BorderSecurity

The @USCG interdicted 21 aliens over three interdictions the last few days. Read the releases here: tinyurl.com/yk9m4nwm tinyurl.com/mwwhr4d2 tinyurl.com/38nb8ebp

From July 1–7, 11 illegal maritime smuggling events occurred at the SouthWest border, involving 44 aliens. The sea is unpredictable and deadly for those unprepared. Smugglers don’t care about safety. Don’t take to the sea. #DontTakeToTheSea #SanDiego #USCG

Migrants must be aware of what could happen out on the water. The sea can be dangerous, and conditions can change fast. Too many migrant lives are lost attempting the trip. #DontTakeToTheSea #USCG #SemperParatus U.S. Coast Guard graphic by PA3 Charlie Valor

Over the weekend, Coast Guard Cutter Petrel and Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted a total of 28 migrants from two separate vessels off the coast of Point Loma. All aliens claimed Mexican nationality and were transferred to the custody of U.S. Border Patrol. #uscg

The sea can be treacherous and unforgiving, leave it to the professionals. May 25–31, 6 illegal maritime smuggling events occurred, involving 37 aliens. The ocean demands experience, safety protocols, & the right equipment. Don’t take to the sea. #USCG #DontTakeToTheSea #SanDiego

UPDATE: The missing man was found safe nearby Avalon Beach.

USCG is currently searching for a missing man, reported overdue to the Coast Guard at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. The 41-year-old male was last known to be fishing between Dana Point and Catalina Island aboard an 18-foot boat. Please contact the Coast Guard if you have any information.