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U.S. officials rescue 240 people from sinking boat off coast, then detain them
Officials intercepted a vessel carrying 240 Haitians whose boat was taking on water. They brought the passengers ashore and placed them in custody.
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U.S. officials stopped a boat carrying 240 Haitians whose vessel was sinking off the coast. The same operation brought all 240 people to safety before placing them in detention. The incident occurred during a single Coast Guard response that combined rescue and enforcement actions.
Background on the operation The boat had been carrying the passengers when it began to sink. Officials completed the rescue and immediately detained those brought ashore. No additional details on the passengers' identities or next steps were provided in the report.
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