"When we do send our young men and women overseas to enjoy that adventure holiday, they invite an element of risk."
The parents of Callum and Jake Robinson are pleading with the public, today, for any information on their two sons’ whereabouts after they vanished on a Baja surf trip. The two, who are both in their 30s and from Perth, had traveled to California, driving into Mexico, at the end of April. They were last seen surfing and camping near Ensenada and did not arrive at their planned rental in Rosarito, just north.
Mother, Debra Robinson, took to social media in order to find any details. “They have not contacted us since April 27 … they are travelling with another friend; an American citizen,” she wrote, adding, “Callum is a Type 1 diabetic so there is also a medical concern. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s concern and thoughts at this time. We continue to have hope that our two beautiful boys are found.”
It has been reported that a woman, 25, was found with one of the missing men’s cellphones and also carrying drugs. She was subsequently arrested and turned over to the state prosecutor.
The Western Australia premier Roger Cook said he was monitoring the situation and very distressed. “This must be very worrying for the families involved,” he shared. “When we do send our young men and women overseas to enjoy that adventure holiday, they invite an element of risk. I understand one of the individuals has a medical condition that would need ongoing care. I share [the] concerns of all Western Australians in terms of their welfare.”
Mexico, of course, has its share of security concerns with the ongoing cartel wars. Baja California Sur and Baja California are, unfortunately, among the states with the highest homicide rates.
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Way safer destinations than lawless Mexico. Like the South Bronx or East L.A. or Harlem.
You should assume those guys friends and family are reading your comments.
I dont understand why anyone would think going to Mexico for any reason, is a good idea.
Sad news! I used to camp at punta San Jose frequently. Nothing there except lobster fishermen and a lighthouse. Worst thing that would happen is people falling off the cliff at night in the dark. Condolences to those who lost loved ones.
How bout that rope to climb back up from the shelf?
Next level
Horrid take. I’ve had interactions with cops maybe 15 times in the US and was never made to pay money. I’ve had interactions with cops 5 times in Mexico and Latin America and every time I had to pay.
Super fucking sad.
I have family from Ensenada and when recently visiting they said the narcos have taken over in recent years and made the area unsafe in a way that they had never sdeen before. Top local lawyers getting gunned down in their offices with the rest of the staff cowering behind desks. etc.
Mex is not safe at all. These guys are gone and even though they were super scared when they learned what was happening to them at least they are not suffering anymore. Sorry to the families and friends of these guys, my heart goes out to you I will feel your pain with you to help make some of your pain go away I am very saddened by this, just remember the fun times with your boys and all thr good memories.uc& Mexico I hate Mexico …
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gals luv acetone…
it’s a binary decision to go or not…spread sheet and inherent risk are being studied by disqus and positron…more to cum….
It’s sketchy as fuck down there. The proximity to the California I think makes it maybe feel safer than it should. I blew it in San Miguel as a teen. Fun point break, raging, girls, totally nuts. Ensenada also crazy. I went to Jail for open container in San Miguel, which truthfully was illegal. I FAFO’d. Vibe was anything goes. Huge fail on my part but I was 16.
We would drive down there to get VW micro buses interiors done in Tijuana. When I got busted, it went really bad because they found a shotgun shell in the bodywork of the van my friend I were getting redone. We had no idea about it. 2 days later and thankfully 315$ I was out. It was fucked, horrible. Jail cell was out of a bad movie.
Now the cartel bs, Los Cabos has highest murder rate in world, per capita.
Freaks me out my Mum has a property at Baja Malibu not far from where these lads disappeared. I used to go to Mex every year, but Mainland. I havent gone in a decade now. It was sketchy then and I dont think the waves are that good vs cost etc.
Drag reading this about that lads; 3 of 5 most dangerous places in world are north and south of that area they were at.
Sorry the most perfect Salsapuedes, Baja Malibu, la Fonda in its best hour isnt worth it.
Be safe out there.
Highlights: Highest Crime Rate Cities In The World Statistics
1. Los Cabos, Mexico has the highest per capita murder rate and crime rate in the world, with 111.33 homicides per 100,000 residents.
2. Caracas, Venezuela is the second most violent city in the world with a homicide rate of 111.19 per 100,000 inhabitants.
3. Acapulco, Mexico is listed the third most dangerous city in the world with a homicide rate of 106.63 per 100,000 residents.
4. Natal in Brazil stands as the fourth on the list, with a high homicide rate of 102.56 per 100,000 residents.
5. Tijuana, Mexico ranks fifth on the list of cities with highest crime rates, with 100.77 homicides per 100,000 population
We(the US) should have annexed Baja, but then the memories of camping at Salsipuedes wouldn’t be the same. No kOA’s down there. Miss that place!
channell islands did channell bottoms…smell it?
sadly that upper part of baja- Ensenada/San Miguel and Rosarita..is getting more sketchy…I hope they turn up ok but they prob wont..they were robbed..maybe killed..used to be able to cruise around in Mexico unnoticed mostly..pay your way and dont drift around late stupid drunk..
now Americans are targeted a bit for robbery cause we have travel money..there is real hate toward Americans in some places/groups..
Years ago Baja Banditos would stage a car crash or lay a woman or child in the middle of the road and lie in wait in the bushes, so unsuspecting gringo would stop to give aide, then they’d spring into action, rob, steal, and other stuff. Don’t know if that’s still a practice but when we were surfing there we would never stop for anything on the roads.
Sincerely hope something happened like their car broke down or a minor mishap that has them making their way home safely. It wold be wise to check the jails. the Baja cops are notorious for being ruthless when it comes to harassing gringo.
And most recently, college campuses in the USA.
Terrible story. Dont hold much hope of them being found alive. I travelled all through Baja in a van late 90,s , we stayed away/passed through the bigger population regions, felt safe enough in the desert areas, got some great waves and met some cool people.
Danger is always in the back of your mind though, getting robbed or even fleeced by the Federalies at the many check points is everyday. Poverty and crime are a way of life.
Mexico aint Bali folks.
very possible these guys are being held in a Mexican jail for some bullshit charge.
happens all the time especially in Baja.
It’s just a safety thing for me I guess. You see where I live in the USA I leave my keys in the car in my driveway front door of the house is unlocked and of course I feel free to drive at night. But if you wanna pretend Mexico is the same as that sure go ahead
Family is for sure on here, let somewhat sensitive cool heads prevail for fucks sake
c’mon Derek…story…….altercation in water at Coff’s harbor , surfer stabbed to death early yesterday morning!!
Thought it was an intercepted robbery?
Yeah I’m not defending Monsanto what I’m saying is we don’t have small scale farmers being kidnapped in the US and threatened with violence if they don’t surrender their farm to a cartel who wants to sell their product because the market value has increased. I get it. You think all world over is same same but different. I hear you.