US, Mexican officials search for 3 American sailors last heard from 11 days ago

The US Coast Guard is assisting Mexican navy crews in the search for three American sailors, last heard from on April 4 near Mazatlán, Mexico, according to a Coast Guard news release.  

The three people – identified as Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross – were aboard the Ocean Bound, a 44-foot La Fitte sailing vessel, when they left the Mexican city of Mazatlán en route to San Diego, the Coast Guard said.  

“The sailors planned to stop in Cabo San Lucas on April 6 for provisions and to...