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Helicopter evacuates 32 people and three dogs from ranch in Ensenada
On Monday, October 12, a helicopter operation evacuated 32 people and three dogs from ranch Génesis in Ensenada, Baja California.
Heavy rain linked to storm Rachel damaged roads and left the group cut off from other areas.
The military carried out the rescue because the ranch could not be reached by land.
Five helicopter trips moved the people to safety, while another flight surveyed the area and helped rescue workers reach it.
The group included nine men, 10 women and 13 children.
The state governor said those rescued would have their health assessed and help contacting their families.
Authorities say they will continue providing aid to communities affected by the rain, with donation centers set up to collect food and hygiene supplies.
A helicopter operation evacuated 32 people and three dogs from Ranch Génesis in Ensenada, Baja California.
Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Rachel had left them isolated and made access by land difficult.
The rescue took place on October 12, with Mexico’s Defense Ministry carrying out the operation.
The evacuation used five helicopter trips, plus a reconnaissance and support flight.
- Who
- Mexico’s Defense Ministry evacuated 32 people and three dogs.
- What
- They were rescued by helicopter from a ranch where they had been isolated by heavy rain.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Ranch Génesis in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
- Why
- Rain associated with Tropical Storm Rachel damaged access roads and prevented access by land.
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Heavy rain had affected roads connecting Ranch Génesis with other parts of the municipality.
A helicopter operation evacuated 32 people and three dogs from the ranch.
- People evacuated
- 32
- Dogs evacuated
- 3
- Location
- Ranch Génesis, Ensenada, Baja California
- Helicopter trips
- 5 evacuation trips and 1 reconnaissance and support flight
- Rescue date
- October 12, 2026
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