Mexican authorities are increasing efforts to locate two Australian surfers and an American friend who vanished during a surfing trip near Ensenada, Baja California. The situation escalates amidst concerns of possible criminal involvement.
Mexican authorities have stepped up the search for two Australian surfers, brothers Jake and Callum Robinson from Perth, and their American friend, after they disappeared while on a surfing trip in Baja California. The trio was last seen near the K38 surf spot on the peninsula and were believed to be camping in the region near Ensenada.
The discovery of an abandoned campsite, a mobile phone, and a vehicle at the site led to the questioning of three individuals—two men and a woman—by state authorities. Baja California’s chief prosecutor, María Elena Andrade Ramírez, has indicated that evidence at the scene links these individuals to the disappearance of the group.
The men were last in contact on April 27, and concerns increased after they failed to check in as planned. Callum Robinson, a diabetic, increases the urgency of finding the group promptly. The search is complicated by the possible involvement of drug cartels in the area, although no specific allegations have been confirmed.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has not provided official comments regarding the status of American Jack Carter Rhoad. Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that officials are in close contact with the family of the missing individuals and are collaborating with Mexican authorities in the search.
This incident recalls a disturbing event from 2015 when two Australian surfers were killed in Sinaloa state by highway bandits, although no direct connection has been drawn between the cases. The search continues with authorities urging those with any relevant information to come forward to assist in resolving the situation.
