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Coast Guard and Dominican Navy rescue 61 migrants from sinking boat

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 after their vessel began sinking. All those pulled from the water were reported safe, with authorities expected to process them for repatriation. The rescue highlights the ongoing dangers faced by people attempting irregular sea crossings in the Caribbean, where overcrowded and unseaworthy boats frequently get into distress.

Why now: Migrant rescues at sea draw attention amid ongoing debates over irregular migration in the Caribbean.

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