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2 dead, 40 rescued and several missing after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

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Scott, K. (2026, September 29). 2 dead, 40 rescued and several missing after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12077011/boat-capsized-near-puerto-rico-several-missing/

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Global News · collected 2026-09-29 · by Katie Scott

Quick Summary

A boat carrying an estimated 60 people capsized near Mona Island west of Puerto Rico on Sunday evening after a fight involving a machete broke out among passengers. Two deaths were reported, while 40 survivors were rescued more than 12 hours later; efforts continue to locate the missing individuals. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal migration and border security in Caribbean waters.
Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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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📰 Boat Capsizes Near Puerto Rico
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Katie Scott
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Topics

Puerto Rico RTCIPF The U.S. Coast Guard the Turks and Caicos Islands the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment

Subjects

The U.S. Coast Guard ORG · 3× OPBAT ORG · 2× Puerto Rico GPE · 2× RTCIPF ORG · 2× the Turks and Caicos Islands GPE · 2× the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment ORG · 2× Air Force ORG · 1× Customs and Border Protection ORG · 1× Dominican Republic GPE · 1× Sector San Juan ORG · 1×

Narrative

“The vessel was detected during ongoing maritime surveillance and border security operations aimed at combating illegal migration and safeguarding the territorial integrity of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” police said in a media release. “Following the interception, all individuals onboard were safely brought ashore and are being processed in accordance with established immigration and law enforcement procedures,” police added.
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Claims (11 extracted, 2 hedged)

The U.S. Coast Guard said that it rescued at least 40 people in open waters after a boat capsized near an uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico. asserted
boat → say → Rico
Two people were found dead, with boat crew members reporting an estimated 60 people aboard the boat before it capsized, according to the agency. “The makeshift vessel reportedly capsized, Sunday, at about 11 p.m., after a fight broke out and people were severely injured by a machete, forcing people to jump into the water and attempt to swim to Mona Island. uncertain
people → find → Island
No one was wearing life jackets,” the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release on Monday. asserted
Guard → wear → Monday
Survivors spent more than 12 hours in the water before a boat passing near Mona Island spotted them on Monday around noon and called authorities, the U.S. Coast Guard said. asserted
Guard → spend → authorities
It remains unclear where the boat originated from. uncertain
boat → remain → where
Get breaking National news Units that are still searching for the missing people include Sector San Juan, Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations, Dominican Republic Air Force, Puerto Rico Police, Joint Forces Rapid Action and more. asserted
that → get → Juan
The incident comes a week after police in the Turks and Caicos Islands detained a makeshift boat carrying 60 Haitian migrants. asserted
police → come → migrants
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) announced on Sept. 22 that it “successfully intercepted an illegal migrant vessel carrying sixty (60) persons in Turks and Caicos Islands waters” in partnership with the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) and United States Maritime Operations personnel. asserted
it → announce → Regiment
“The vessel was detected during ongoing maritime surveillance and border security operations aimed at combating illegal migration and safeguarding the territorial integrity of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” police said in a media release. “Following the interception, all individuals onboard were safely brought ashore and are being processed in accordance with established immigration and law enforcement procedures,” police added. asserted
police → detect → procedures
“This successful interception demonstrates the value of strong partnerships and coordinated border security operations. asserted
interception → demonstrate → partnerships
The RTCIPF remains committed to working alongside the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, OPBAT and the U.S Maritime Operations, and our local partners to protect our borders, disrupt illegal migration activities, and ensure the safety and security of our communities,” said Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams. asserted
Adams → remain → Police
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