The parents of three missing surfers, an American and two Australians, have arrived in Mexico to try to identify the bodies believed to be their children. The surfers, Callum and Jake Robinson from Australia, and Carter Rhoad from the United States, went missing while on vacation near the town of Ensenada in Baja California.
Authorities in Baja California found three bodies in a well this week and are conducting forensic tests to confirm their identities. The parents are currently filling out paperwork to physically identify the bodies, which would eliminate the need for DNA testing.
Baja California’s state Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade stated that there is a “high grade of probability” that the bodies found belong to the missing surfers. The bodies were found in an advanced state of decomposition with gunshot wounds to the head.
The surfers were last seen on April 27 and reported missing a few days later, prompting a search effort with the assistance of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Baja California is known for its high levels of violence, but the Ensenada area is considered safer for tourists.
The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with travel to certain parts of Mexico. The families of the missing surfers are now faced with the heartbreaking task of confirming the identities of their loved ones.