US EditionBoat Carrying Migrants Capsizes Off the Coast of the Dominican Republic ...
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, JUL 13 – At least six people died and 17 were rescued after a migrant boat capsized in the Mona Channel, highlighting ongoing risks of illegal crossings to Puerto Rico, officials said.
- On July 13, 2025, an overcrowded makeshift vessel carrying between 40 and 50 migrants capsized near Playa Juanillo, off the coast of the Dominican Republic, as it attempted to reach Puerto Rico.
- The overcrowded yola lacked safety equipment and encountered rough seas, a common occurrence on the dangerous Mona Channel known for strong currents and unpredictable weather.
- Rescue teams recovered at least six bodies and saved 17 survivors including Haitians, Dominicans, and one child, while adverse weather and seaweed hampered ongoing search efforts.
- Civil Defense director Fernando Castillo reported that the team recovered another body today, highlighting the increasing death toll and the uncertainty surrounding the total number of missing individuals.
- The incident highlights the urgent need for coordinated policies addressing unsafe migration routes, socioeconomic factors, and stronger protections for displaced populations in the region.
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