Three people are dead and nine others are missing after a suspected panga boat overturned in Del Mar early Monday, authorities said.

At least three people have been confirmed dead while nine others remain missing after a small boat capsized off the coast of San Diego early Monday.

SAN DIEGO (Tribune News Service) — A search was underway early Monday after a suspected smuggling boat capsized off Del Mar, killing three people. Early reports indicated nine people were missing and four survivors were located, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson said.