Ensenada, Mexico – Mexican authorities confirmed that three bodies found in Baja California are believed to be those of three missing surfers from the United States and Australia. The state’s Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade stated that a forensic investigation revealed that the bodies had suffered gunshot wounds to the head, potentially identifying them as American Jack Carter Rhoad and Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
The friends had gone missing on a surfing and camping trip near Ensenada, approximately 60 miles south of Tijuana, on April 29. Their burned-out white pickup truck was discovered at a ranch in Santo Tomas, matching the vehicle they were last seen in. Additionally, three Mexican citizens were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in connection with the case, after being initially questioned by authorities.
Family members of the surfers arrived in Tijuana to potentially identify the bodies, with Andrade expressing that the identification process was expected to be completed shortly. The bodies were found on a cliff south of the Ensenada municipality, where their pickup truck was also located, burned out about 40 miles away from the site.
In a tragic turn of events, the surfers’ adventure ended in violence and mystery as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The close-knit surfing community mourns the loss of Rhoad and the Robinson brothers, who were pursuing their passion for the sport on what was supposed to be a memorable trip along the coast of Mexico.
As the investigation unfolds, the authorities are working to bring justice for the victims and their families, unraveling the events that led to the tragic end of the surfing excursion. The community awaits further updates on the case, hoping for closure and answers to the questions surrounding the surfers’ disappearance and subsequent deaths.