A boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico, leaving dozens of people in open water. The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescues at least 40 people, while several others are reported missing as the search continues.
The incident occurs several miles from a small, uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico. According to ABC News, the Coast Guard carries out the rescue operations in open waters, with crews continuing to search after the initial incident. The Oregonian reports that the search continues into Monday night.
There are differences in reported outcomes. The Oregonian says there are 2 deaths alongside the 40 rescues, while ABC News emphasizes the number rescued and the presence of several missing. The Winnipeg Free Press similarly focuses on 40 rescued and several missing, without specifying fatalities in the provided account. The discrepancies likely reflect updates and evolving information as authorities assess casualties.
