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The bodies of two Australian surfers and an American, discovered in a well, have been identified by relatives, according to Mexican authorities. The grim find followed the trio's disappearance last weekend during a surfing trip to Mexico's Baja peninsula.
Prosecutors in Baja California state revealed that the victims' loved ones positively identified the bodies, which were recovered from a remote well approximately 50 feet (15 meters) deep. The surfers are believed to have been murdered by thieves who coveted their truck's tires.
The bodies were disposed of in a well near the coast, situated about 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the location where the foreigners were initially attacked. A fourth body, found alongside the victims, had been in the well for a significantly longer period. Authorities have detained three suspects in connection with the case.
The men had been camping and surfing along a stretch of coastline south of Ensenada. Chief state prosecutor María Elena Andrade Ramírez outlined a harrowing scenario, suggesting that the thieves, intending to steal the truck's tires, were surprised by the surfers and resorted to lethal force.
The perpetrators reportedly concealed the well with boards, making it challenging to locate. Recovering the bodies proved to be a two-hour endeavor. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers extended his sympathies to the families, describing the situation as a horrific ordeal.
The site near Santo Tomás, where the bodies were discovered, was also where the men's abandoned tents and truck were found. This development has prompted local expatriates to question the safety of camping along the largely deserted coast. Reflecting their adventurous spirit, Callum Robinson's Instagram bio read, "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room."
Andrade Ramírez faced scrutiny regarding the differing levels of attention given to investigations involving foreigners versus locals. The community in Ensenada gathered to mourn and express their concerns, calling for safer beaches.
In a poignant tribute, surfers performed a "paddle-out" ceremony in memory of the victims. As the investigation unfolds, three suspects remain in custody, two on drug-related charges and one in connection with the murders. The mother of the missing Australians had reached out for help on social media, noting that one of her sons was diabetic.
This tragic incident evokes memories of a similar case in 2015, when two Australian surfers fell victim to highway bandits in Sinaloa state, across the Gulf of California from the Baja peninsula.