Five Haitian Migrants Drown, 68 Rescued Near Puerto Rico

By Safire R. Sostre ·Updated July 29, 2022

At least five Haitian migrants drowned, and more than 60 others were rescued near Mona Island toward the west of Puerto Rico after a suspected smuggling boat dropped the group off on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Forty-one men, 25 women and two children survived, with none having any serious medical issues, officials said.

Authorities searched the area near the uninhabited island for several

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