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40 people rescued and several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico

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Coto, D. (2026, September 28). 40 people rescued and several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/40-people-rescued-and-several-missing-after-boat-capsizes-in-waters-west-of-puerto-rico/article_48ea9aa4-afbc-5564-b800-2c629a9d7464.html

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The U.S. Coast Guard reported rescuing at least 40 individuals and recovering two bodies after a boat capsized in waters several miles from an uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico. Survivors indicated there were around 60 people on board initially. The incident occurred on Monday, with the rescue operation ongoing to find the missing passengers.

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On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people from open waters west of Puerto Rico after their boat capsized following a fight involving a machete, resulting in two deaths and leaving several individuals missing. The incident occurred near an uninhabited island with survivors reporting that there were approximately 60 people on board the makeshift vessel before it sank. Survivors spent over 12 hours in the water without life jackets until they were spotted by another boat around noon, leading to immediate rescue efforts. Authorities are still searching for missing individuals and the origin of the boat remains unclear, though migrants fleeing from Hispaniola have long attempted to reach Puerto Rico through dangerous routes like the Mona Passage.

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The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that it rescued at least 40 people in open waters after their boat capsized several miles from a tiny, uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico. asserted

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Two people were found dead, with survivors reporting an estimated 60 people aboard, the agency said. asserted

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40 people rescued and several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico

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