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Migrant boats crash off San Diego, California, coast; 8 confirmed drownings so far: police

Two boats carrying migrants crashed off the coast of San Diego, California, where so far eight people are confirmed to have drowned to death as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

The San Diego Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that eight people are confirmed dead so far after two boats carrying a "group of immigrants" crashed off Black's Beach. 

The police spokesman said San Diego Lifeguards is handling the incident as rescue and recovery efforts continue. 

A tweet from a KNSD reporter, initially listing the death toll at 6, says Coast Guard, the San Diego Fire Department, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol also responded. 

This is a breaking story. Check back for updates. 

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