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Boat Capsizes Near Puerto Rico

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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.

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

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 28 Sepwording from Toronto Star

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, helping rescue four people at that moment.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from New York Post

Last week, police in the Turks and Caicos Islands detained a makeshift boat carrying 60 Haitian migrants, while in June, another 240 migrants from Haiti were detained near the archipelago.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from New York Post

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Toronto Star28 Sep

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.

40 people rescued and several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico →
New York Post29 Sep

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people after a boat capsized west of Puerto Rico on September 28, 2026, with two fatalities reported. Survivors indicated there were approximately 60 people aboard the vessel, which had capsized following a fight involving injuries from a machete. The incident highlights ongoing migration challenges from Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and other islands, often via perilous routes…

2 dead, 40 rescued, several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico →
Fox News29 Sep

The Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people and recovered two bodies after a boat carrying around 60 individuals capsized near Mona Island, west of Puerto Rico, following a fight involving a machete. Survivors had spent over 12 hours in the water before being noticed by another passing boat. The incident highlights ongoing dangerous migration patterns from Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and other islands, with many…

At least 40 rescued, 2 dead as boat capsizes after machete fight near Puerto Rico →
Global News29 Sep

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.

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

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  1. 28 Sep

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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.

    4 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 29 Sep

    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, helping rescue four people at that moment.

    3 outlets · New York Post

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  • 29 Sep 2 dead, 40 rescued and several missing after boat capsizes near Puerto RicoA 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.Global News
  • 29 Sep At least 40 rescued, 2 dead as boat capsizes after machete fight near Puerto RicoThe Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people and recovered two bodies after a boat carrying around 60 individuals capsized near Mona Island, west of Puerto Rico, following a fight involving a machete. Survivors had spent over 12 hours in the water before being noticed by another passing boat. The incident highlights ongoing dangerous migration patterns from Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and other islands, with many…Fox News
  • 29 Sep 2 dead, 40 rescued, several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto RicoThe U.S. Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people after a boat capsized west of Puerto Rico on September 28, 2026, with two fatalities reported. Survivors indicated there were approximately 60 people aboard the vessel, which had capsized following a fight involving injuries from a machete. The incident highlights ongoing migration challenges from Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and other islands, often via perilous routes…New York Post
  • 28 Sep 40 people rescued and several missing after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto RicoThe 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.Toronto Star

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