The surfers’ families have identified the remains, state governor Marina del Pilar said. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condolences to the victims’ relatives.
Three suspects have been arrested.
The Australian brothers and an American, who media say were between 30 and 33 years old, came to northwest Mexico to go surfing. They were last seen on April 27. south of Ensenada on the Pacific coast. This city is near the US border.
According to Baja California State Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade, investigators believe the criminals preyed on tourists who were resting in tents in a secluded area. It is believed that the surfers may have been defending themselves against attempts to rob their SUV and were shot in the head.
The car was found burnt. A fourth body was also pulled from the well, but this person is probably not connected to the crime.
Dozens of surfers demanded more safety in Ensenada on Sunday.
The beaches of Baja California in Mexico are famous for their beauty and are popular with surfers. At the same time, the region in the north of the country is one of those particularly affected by drug-related crime.
