Mexico Searches For 7 Missing In Boating Accident

By MARIANA MARTINEZ, Associated Press
Tue, 07/05/2011 - 9:50am

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) -- Mexican rescuers were scouring the Gulf of California on Tuesday for seven U.S. tourists whose fishing boat capsized two days ago, saying they were extending their search because the missing tourists could still be alive in the warm, calm waters....

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