Boat capsizes west of Puerto Rico, 40 rescued
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people after their boat capsized near Mona Island, west of Puerto Rico. Two people died, and survivors, who spent over 12 hours in the water, reported that about 60 were aboard the makeshift vessel that overturned following a violent fight. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants fleeing violence from Hispaniola, many of whom voyage on unstable boats across the Mona Passage.
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