Migrant Boat Capsizes West of Puerto Rico, 10 Missing, 3 Bodies Recovered
A boat carrying 62 migrants capsized in open waters west of Puerto Rico, resulting in 49 rescues, 10 individuals missing, and at least three bodies recovered, according to the US Coast Guard. The incident occurred after an onboard attack with…
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 29, 2026 —
A vessel carrying 62 migrants capsized in open waters located west of Puerto Rico. The incident has resulted in the recovery of at least three bodies, with 10 individuals reported missing. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that 49 people were rescued following the incident.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the capsizing occurred after an attack onboard the vessel involving a machete. This event reportedly triggered panic among the passengers, leading them to jump into the water. The exact timeline of the incident, including the date and time it occurred, was not provided in the summary. Similarly, details regarding the nationality of the migrants or the origin of the vessel were not specified.
Search and rescue operations were conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard. The condition of the rescued individuals was not detailed. The search for the missing persons is ongoing, though no further information on potential additional recoveries or rescues was available. This event highlights the perilous conditions faced by migrants undertaking sea voyages. The U.S. Coast Guard has been involved in numerous interdictions and rescue operations in the region. Information regarding the investigation into the onboard attack or the vessel’s operator was not provided.
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