The disappearance of three tourists, including an American and two Australians, has sparked growing concerns as Mexican authorities intensify their investigation into the case.
Jack Carter Rhoad from the US, along with Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, were reported missing on April 29, as disclosed by the Baja California Prosecutors’ Office. The trio was believed to have embarked on a surfing and camping expedition near Ensenada, approximately 60 miles south of Tijuana.
During ongoing search efforts in the area where the men were last sighted, authorities discovered a vehicle, tents, and a cell phone, adding to the urgency of the situation.
Chief Public Prosecutor Maria Elena Andrade Ramirez addressed the media on Thursday, stating, “A team of investigators is currently at the location where they were last seen, where tents were found, along with potential evidence linked to the three individuals under investigation.”
Three Mexican nationals are under scrutiny in connection with the case, although their status as suspects remains uncertain. Despite sporadic cartel violence in Baja California in recent years, such incidents are rare in tourist hubs like Ensenada.
On social media, the mother of the missing Australians shared her distress, revealing that the trio had been out of contact since April 27, when they failed to arrive at an Airbnb in the nearby coastal resort of Rosarito. She particularly highlighted the urgency of the situation due to Callum’s diabetes, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Jake, 30, works as a doctor, while 33-year-old Callum resides in San Diego, California, and is a member of Australia’s national lacrosse team, according to CNN affiliate Seven News.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed deep concern over the disappearance, stating, “We certainly hope that these brothers are found safely, but there is real concern about the fact that they’ve gone missing. ”Mexican authorities are collaborating with US and Australian counterparts in the investigation, as confirmed by the Baja California state attorney’s office. Efforts to obtain comments from the US consulate in Tijuana by CNN are ongoing.
