Authorities are investigating after a suspected smuggling boat was spotted on the shores of Pacific Beach Monday morning.
San Diego lifeguards and U.S. Customs and Border Protection responded at around 6 a.m. to Thomas Avenue. There, a small, abandoned vessel was spotted on the shore. Life preservers were seen in and around the boat, but no one was seen nearby.
It is unclear how many people – if any – came on board.
The investigation is ongoing.
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