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Coast Guard and Dominican Republic Navy rescue 61 migrants
Original: Coast Guard, Dominican Republic Navy rescue 61 alien migrants from sinking vessel
The United States Coast Guard and the Dominican Republic Navy rescued 61 migrants from a sinking vessel in the waters between the two countries. The joint operation brought everyone aboard to safety, with authorities referring to those rescued as undocumented migrants. Maritime migration through the Mona Passage remains a dangerous route, and rescues of this kind frequently end in tragedy when boats become overloaded or unsafe.
Why now: Ongoing attention to dangerous maritime migration routes in the Caribbean and the risks faced by migrants attempting the crossing.
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