Authorities say the boat apparently was carrying illegal immigrants from Mexico when its motor died before dawn Tuesday off of Point Loma.
Authorities say a Spanish-speaking woman on the boat used a cellphone to call 911.
The Coast Guard and border agents were notified about 2 a.m. The boat was located about three hours later about three miles from land.
Eight women and three men were taken to shore and placed in custody by border agents.
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