Mexican authorities have found three bodies in a region in the country’s northwest where two Australian surfers and an American have been missing for a week. The FBI reported this on Friday.
“We can confirm that three deceased individuals have been found in Santo Tomas, Baja California, a Mexican region bordering the United States,” said the FBI, which did not reveal the identities of the victims.
Authorities in Baja California have also confirmed that three bodies have been recovered. According to Mexican media, the bodies show signs of violence.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were last seen at a popular surf spot in northern Baja last weekend, American media report. When the Australians did not show up at their previously booked Airbnb and the American remained absent from work in San Diego, the search began. In addition, the car that the three had rented was found burned out.
In the days following the disappearance, local authorities arrested three people believed to be connected to the case.
The coast of Baja California is a popular surfing destination, but is also plagued by violent drug cartels. There are many smuggling routes used by the cartels to reach the US, but tourist spots are generally considered safer than other parts.
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