Two people were found dead and at least 40 rescued after a makeshift boat carrying about 60 people capsized off Puerto Rico, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Survivors told authorities that a machete altercation forced some people into the water.
Assessment
A boat carrying roughly 60 people capsized off Puerto Rico, leaving two dead and at least 40 rescued. Survivors reported that a machete fight on board forced some passengers into the water. The incident highlights the extreme risks migrants take crossing the Mona Passage. Watch for any Coast Guard updates on the search for remaining passengers and potential smuggling charges.