Mexican authorities found three bodies in an area near where they were reported missing on Monday two Australian tourists and one Americanin northern Mexico, they said Reuters two sources familiar with the case.

The bodies of three people, according to sources, were located in the area of ​​​​Santo Tomas, in the municipality of Ensenada in the state. Baja Californiabordering the USA.

“The operation began in the morning, there were three bodies,” he said. Reuters source, who preferred not to be named because he did not have permission. “The firefighters helped retrieving bodies from a well“He added without going into detail.

It was discovered in the area where it was found earlier this week. vehicle that meets the specifications the one that tourists used during the excursion was confirmed the day before by the prosecutor’s office.

Last week, the alleged relatives of brothers Callum and Jake Robinson (Australians) publicized the disappearance of young people on social networks. Relatives of the foreigners did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for information about the incident.

Baja California has for many years been one of the most violent states in the country, where criminal gangs They dispute drug trafficking routes, migrants and commit other crimes.

The prosecutor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters about the matter. However, he said on Thursday that Australian and US authorities had been notified of the case.

Reuters