This week, the U.S. Coast Guard sent back to Haiti hundreds of Haitians who were trying to emigrate to the country on a small boat. According to the government, on January 26 at around 7:30 in the morning, Cutter Valiant and Cutter Legares were dispatched in response to reports of a ship carrying many people travelling off the coast of Florida, some 23 miles northwest of Mole Saint Nicolas, Haiti.
The boat was spotted by a USCG Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos MH-60 Jayhawk aircraft, who then alerted watchstanders in Coast Guard District Seven. 309 Haitians, according to the USCG, were returned to Haiti after the interdiction. There were men, women, and kids in the gathering. Petty Officer 1st Class Nicole Groll (linkedin) of Coast Guard District Seven strongly discouraged trying to sail to America in a statement.
“Attempting to migrate by sea in a less than seaworthy vessel is not only illegal but, also extremely dangerous,” Groll said. “The sea is unforgiving, and these voyages can cost you your life.”
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