3 dead and 27 hospitalized following a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego.

This Sunday the U.S. Coast Guard responded to reports of a possible human smuggling operation at around 10:30 am local time.

Authorities say a wooden vessel overturned near Point Loma carrying over 20 persons on board.

San Diego Border Patrol confirm 3 fatalities, 30 injured, with 27 transported to hospitals.