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Shark attacks reported after boat capsizes off California coast
A boat overturned near California, and survivors say they were bitten by sharks; eleven people remain missing.
Authorities say a vessel capsized off the California shoreline, prompting a rescue operation. Sixteen individuals, identified as coming from Mexico, were pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard. Several of those rescued suffered severe injuries consistent with shark bites, and first-aid measures were administered on site. Eleven people have not been located and are still listed as missing.
Why it matters
It highlights safety risks for boaters and the need for rapid rescue response in coastal waters.
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