To anyone thinking of taking part of an illegal voyage, don’t take to the sea! It could just save your life.”Ĭoast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a communication at approximately 11:47 a.m. These people are at the mercy of ruthless smugglers who are not concerned with their lives or safety. The dangers of these voyages are real, we see them everyday, people aboard grossly overloaded makeshift boats taking on water in high seas with little or no lifesaving equipment. Unfortunately, as the threat of illegal voyages continues, we could be forced to respond to similar events in the future. These crews have done their utmost to ensure that if there were anymore survivors, that they would have had the best chance to be rescued.
“I commend all the partner agency crews who responded in this case, their bravery and actions helped save 38 lives from almost certain death, as well as, the air, surface and land-based crews involved in the search. Magee, Commander of Coast Guard Sector San Juan. “Our most heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those who did not survive or remain missing, our prayers are with them,” said Capt. Rescue crews also recovered 11 people deceased, whose nationalities are yet to be determined. Rescued are 38 survivors, 36 Haitian and two Dominican Republic nationals. Sunday the four-day search for additional survivors of a capsized vessel in Mona Passage waters between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The Coast Guard suspended at 10 p.m. Virgin Islands online newsroomĬoast Guard suspends search for survivors of capsized vessel in the Mona Passage Virgin IslandsĬontact: Coast Guard Puerto Rico PA Officeħth District Puerto Rico and U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Puerto Rico and U.S.
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