CARLSBAD — A panga boat racing across the ocean was caught smashing into a beach in Carlsbad Village on Saturday stunning witnesses and lifeguards.
Upon landing on the shore, an estimated 22 migrants sprang from the boat, according to a man who recorded the incident told ABC 10. They raced up to the street and hopped into a waiting SUV before driving off without a trace. Those not in the vehicle walked across Ocean Street and left soon after.
The brazen landing during the afternoon went viral on social media on Sunday and led to Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, Supervisor Jim Desmond and other elected officials to hold a press conference (watch below) on Monday calling for action from the state and federal government to address the ongoing immigration crisis.
