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The last day Ian Hirschsohn and his girlfriend Kathy Harvey were seen was 29 August in the Pacific coast city of San Quinton, about 30 kms north of El Socorrito where Hirschsohn had a second home.
They were driving a Toyota Land Cruiser and due in San Diego on 31 August. Their family reported them missing to the US Embassy Mexico City and the Consulate General in Tijuana. Mexican authorities have been looking for the couple since 02 September.
The San Diego couple’s vehicle was found in a remote area of Ensenada some 215 kms north of his residence and 3 hours north of the last sighting in San Quinton.
On 03 September, the bodies of two individuals were found at the bottom of a well. The couple was identified were positively identified on 07 September by Baja California authorities.
The U.S. Consulate General issued this advisory via their Twitter account on Monday …
The U.S. Embassy has declared all of Mexico a “Do Not Travel,” largely due to COVID concerns and offer the following concerning Baja California:
Exercise increased caution due to crime.
Criminal activity and violence occur throughout the state. Particularly notable is the number of homicides in non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and turf battles can result in bystanders being injured or killed.
Due to poor cellular service and hazardous road conditions, U.S. government employees may only travel on Highway 2D between Mexicali and Tijuana during daylight hours.
There are no additional restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California, which includes tourist areas in: Ensenada, Rosarito, and Tijuana.
~US Department of State on Baja California
