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Post by gorgeouskid on May 4, 2024 3:48:05 GMT
My son is a volunteer coach at his former high school. Another coach was on a surfing trip to Baja Mexico. All those on that trip are presumed dead. link |
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Post by lucyg on May 4, 2024 3:55:08 GMT
OMG, how awful. I’m sorry.
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Post by Ryann on May 4, 2024 4:00:26 GMT
Incredibly sad. I just saw a headline earlier today showing that they were missing. I hadn't realized their bodies had been (presumed) found already. And two were brothers. Just heart wrenching for their friends & families.
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Post by Judie in Oz on May 4, 2024 4:01:34 GMT
It's awful. The news here has been about the two brothers who are missing, now presumed dead along with the other surfer. So awful. The brothers' parents are on their way to identify their sons. That's something that no parents should ever have to do.
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Post by gorgeouskid on May 4, 2024 4:04:49 GMT
We assumed that they were dead, but of course hoped for a positive outcome.
Son is devastated, while not admitting he is devastated. He seemed confused when I told him how sorry I was.
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Post by katlady on May 4, 2024 5:26:06 GMT
I am sorry for your son! I hope your son will be ok.
I was watching the local news tonight, and the views they were showing of the shoreline of Baja are gorgeous. It is no wonder surfers like to go down there. Very sad news though.
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Post by mom on May 4, 2024 5:53:42 GMT
Oh that is just horrible. Im so sorry.
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Post by sueg on May 4, 2024 8:54:10 GMT
I have just had a Breaking News alert from ABC Australia that three people have been charged in relation to this case.
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Post by AussieMeg on May 4, 2024 9:10:26 GMT
That's such a sad story.  |
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Post by lisae on May 4, 2024 11:23:33 GMT
I'm sorry. This is very sad. How difficult for the families and friends.
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Post by karenlou on May 4, 2024 11:45:02 GMT
How Horrible....I'm so sorry😢
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Post by KikiPea on May 4, 2024 12:31:03 GMT
That’s awful. I’m so sorry!
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Post by gramasue on May 4, 2024 13:24:03 GMT
So tragic and heartbreaking. I am so sorry.
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Post by Merge on May 4, 2024 13:41:56 GMT
How awful. I'm so sorry.
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Post by cakediva on May 4, 2024 15:48:35 GMT
Oh how horrible. I'm so sorry.
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 4, 2024 16:00:19 GMT
That is so awful. I’m so sorry for your son’s loss.
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Post by scrappinmama on May 4, 2024 16:34:41 GMT
I have been following this story. I'm so sorry!
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Post by kate on May 4, 2024 18:28:48 GMT
Oh, I'm so very sorry. God bless those poor families.
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Post by kokomo37 on May 4, 2024 20:27:34 GMT
How sad. I know many van lifers who go there to get away from the Canadian winters
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Post by RosieKat on May 4, 2024 22:32:09 GMT
That's just terrible. I'm sorry for their families and friends, including your son.
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Post by Marina on May 4, 2024 22:52:35 GMT
How awful for their friends, your son, and family. I'm so sorry for the loss of his friend.
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Post by Sarah*H on May 5, 2024 12:56:44 GMT
This is so sad. At first I assumed they died in a surfing accident.  On a personal level, this terrifies me because my daughter and two of her roommates are planning to go to Baja after a concert near San Diego next month. One of her roommates grew up in that area but I don't think that will make them any safer from crimes against tourists. |
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Post by peabay on May 5, 2024 13:32:47 GMT
This is so sad. At first I assumed they died in a surfing accident. On a personal level, this terrifies me because my daughter and two of her roommates are planning to go to Baja after a concert near San Diego next month. One of her roommates grew up in that area but I don't think that will make them any safer from crimes against tourists. Same! This is awful. And I also would be terrified if one of my girls was heading that way. |
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Post by katlady on May 5, 2024 16:24:30 GMT
This is so sad. At first I assumed they died in a surfing accident. On a personal level, this terrifies me because my daughter and two of her roommates are planning to go to Baja after a concert near San Diego next month. One of her roommates grew up in that area but I don't think that will make them any safer from crimes against tourists. Tijuana can be dangerous. Make sure they stay in tourist highways/areas and don’t wander into remote locations. There were four bodies found. The fourth was the owner of the ranch where the bodies were found. Even locals are not safe. |
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Post by Sarah*H on May 5, 2024 19:21:40 GMT
She & I talked about this story and when I mentioned what a target her car will be with a Pennsylvania license plate, she immediately agreed. Their plans are still up in the air so this was a really good conversation starter.
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Post by katlady on May 5, 2024 20:19:42 GMT
She & I talked about this story and when I mentioned what a target her car will be with a Pennsylvania license plate, she immediately agreed. Their plans are still up in the air so this was a really good conversation starter. I wouldn’t worry about her plates, but border crossing times with a car can sometimes take hours, depending on the time of day. They can walk across the border. Either take a trolley from downtown San Diego to the border, or park in one of the car lots next to the border. After they get across, they can take a taxi. Walking into Mexico is usually fast, coming back into the states can take awhile, even with walking. |
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Post by gorgeouskid on May 6, 2024 3:57:50 GMT
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Post by papersilly on May 6, 2024 22:06:02 GMT
i read about that story. so sad.
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Post by katlady on May 7, 2024 2:09:27 GMT
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Post by AussieMeg on May 7, 2024 4:29:43 GMT
This is so sad. At first I assumed they died in a surfing accident. On a personal level, this terrifies me because my daughter and two of her roommates are planning to go to Baja after a concert near San Diego next month. Same! This is awful. And I also would be terrified if one of my girls was heading that way. It's interesting, because my first thought when I heard three men were dead, was that they had been murdered. I have always thought that Mexico was dangerous, and not somewhere that I would ever consider going. But numerous people have said no no, it's fine, just stay in the tourist areas and you'll be safe. (And yes, I realise that these guys were not at a tourist resort.) I sure as hell would not want my daughter to go there. I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that I would be on my knees begging her not to go. |
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