Mexico MX - Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien, William Gross, adults, Mexico, 4 Apr 2023

[TwinkieDefense]

April 15, 2023 article - indicates en route to San Diego, per Coast Guard, and were on a 44’ sailing vessel. There have been no reported sighting, and the Mexican Navy is assisting in the search.

3 American sailors en route to San Diego reported missing: U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for three American sailors who officials say were last heard from on April 4 off the coast of Mexico.

fox5sandiego.com

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Officials say the sailors planned to stop in Cabo San Lucas on April 6 for provisions and to report in before continuing on to San Diego, but there was no record of them arriving in Cabo San Lucas or a report of their location.

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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the sailors or the Ocean Bound sailing vessel is encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Coordination Center at 510-437-3701.

 

[ifindedout]

The Coast Guard's alert:
Mexico, U.S. Coast Guard seek information on missing sailors

 

[TwinkieDefense]

I’m sorry, but I have accidentally posted this thread twice. Have reported my error to have one removed

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I’m sorry, but I have accidentally posted this thread twice. Have reported my error to have one removed.

*Thank you so much for launching this thread. I so appreciate those creating threads. I saw this story this morning and came looking for one, so much appreciated.


The men — identified as Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross — were on the 44-foot sailboat Ocean Bound when they were last heard from on April 4, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement issued Friday.

The trio had planned to stop in Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula April 6 to take on supplies and report before continuing their voyage to San Diego, the statement said.

But “there was no record of their arrival in Cabo San Lucas, nor a report of their location,” the Coast Guard said.

Coordinators of the search have contacted marinas in Baja California, but there were no reports of sightings of the vessel, the statement said.

Mexico, US searching for 3 missing Americans in Pacific - WTOP News

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican navy is searching with the assistance of the U.S. Coast Guard for three U.S. men who went missing early this month while sailing in the Pacific near Mazatlan in western…

wtop.com

 

[TwinkieDefense]

Very kind of you @imstilla.grandma. I agree. Thank you.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“When they began their voyage we know that the conditions were not optimal for that type of trip, though, certainly there were sailing vessels out there during that time,” said Commander Gregory Higgins, USCG

“Winds, potentially over 30 knots and seas 15-20 maybe more feet at the time of their voyage. It’s a long trip even in good condition from Mazatlan to Cabo…that’s two days and certainly on to San Diego was their eventual destination,” he said.

In a joint statement given to CNN, their families say the three are all experienced sailors. Kerry and Frank both hold captain licenses with the Coast Guard. Gross’s family provided a photo of Bill and said he has over 50 years of sailing experience.

“They are conducting numerous searches with aircraft as well as surface vessels boats throughout the coast of the Baja peninsula as well as the entrance to the Sea of Cortez between Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas,” said Higgins.

U.S. Coast Guard: 3 missing American sailors likely faced unfavorable conditions at sea

The search continues for three missing American sailors. ABC 10News speaks with a U.S. Coast Guard commander.

www.10news.com

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

This is so frightening, thinking of all the things that could go wrong on a boat in the middle of such vast, open water. It’s good to see they all had years of sailing experience. Hoping they are okay but it looks dismal at this point. Hope I’m wrong.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Is this them? The article is behind a paywall so no details are visible.

Puerto Vallarta Daily News

Puerto Vallarta News, Mexico News, and Late Breaking news from Puerto Vallarta. The number one English news source serving Expats in Mexico

www.vallartadaily.com

 

[azure]

Is this them? The article is behind a paywall so no details are visible.

Puerto Vallarta Daily News

Puerto Vallarta News, Mexico News, and Late Breaking news from Puerto Vallarta. The number one English news source serving Expats in Mexico

www.vallartadaily.com

It's the same picture of the boat used in articles about the missing sailors, but I'm skeptical because no other news outlet is reporting that they were found.

 

[Kaykedi]

DBM

 

[StillDiggin]

American sailors still missing as Mexico ramps up efforts to unravel mystery

The trio of missing Americans have not been heard from since April 4, when they departed the Mexican city of Mazatlán and failed to make contact two days later at Cabo San Lucas.

www.foxnews.com

 

[GraceG]

It's the same picture of the boat used in articles about the missing sailors, but I'm skeptical because no other news outlet is reporting that they were found.

I see that a LOT in aviation accident reporting (I'm a former air crash investigator). The media will report an actual crash or report of a suspected crash and then post a unrelated media photo or stock photo of an aircraft completely unrelated to what they were reporting on. I've seen nothing in U.S. news about these missing sailors being found either as of this morning.

 

[TwinkieDefense]

April 20, 2023 article

Search suspended for three American sailors missing off Mexican coast

A search for three American sailors who went missing off the Mexican coast has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard announced on Wednesday. “An exhaustive search was conducted by our international …

thehill.com

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The Coast Guard noted that the search was suspended “pending further developments.”

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[GraceG]

Article is not new but here is one with a pretty good picture of the missing boat. Three missing sailors likely encountered 20-foot seas near Mexico: Coast Guard commander - Finger Lakes Daily News

 

[slowpoke]

A touching tribute to William Gross, from Gross’ daughter.

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