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    Coast Guard repatriates 202 Haitian migrants [Image 4 of 5]

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    The image shows a maritime scene with two vessels in open water, one appearing to be a small overcrowded boat and another darker inflatable or rigid vessel alongside it. Multiple people wearing what appear to be orange life vests are visible on the boats. The scene is photographed from a distance, likely from a larger vessel, with a partial foreground element visible in the lower right corner.

    UNITED STATES

    03.12.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Murray 

    U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

    Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma smallboat crews approach a 50-foot sail freighter to interdict the 115
    Haitian migrants aboard 33 miles east of Great Inagua, Bahamas, Mar. 12, 2018. The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma crew repatriated 202 Haitian migrants Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 to Cap Haitian, Haiti. US Coast Guard photo courtesy Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma.

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    Date Taken: 03.12.2018
    Date Posted: 03.14.2018 12:40
    Photo ID: 4215867
    VIRIN: 180312-G-G0107-0002
    Resolution: 2136x1424
    Size: 1.07 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 689
    Downloads: 14

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    A crowded small vessel is visible at sea during twilight or dawn conditions, with multiple occupants wearing what appear to be life jackets or brightly colored clothing. The image is taken from a second vessel in the foreground, which has navigation equipment visible including what appears to be a Garmin device. The scene depicts an overcrowded boat at sea with calm water conditions.
    A small, open-hulled blue boat is visible in the middle of an open ocean, heavily overcrowded with numerous people. The vessel appears to be a modest motorboat carrying far more passengers than its safe capacity. The surrounding sea is calm with light swells under an overcast sky.
    United States Coast Guard (USCG) personnel are conducting an operation on a vessel at sea. Officers in blue USCG uniforms and red life vests are attending to a civilian individual wearing an orange shirt, with one officer wearing blue latex gloves. The scene appears to be a maritime rescue, interdiction, or medical assistance operation in open ocean conditions.
    The image shows a maritime scene with two vessels in open water, one appearing to be a small overcrowded boat and another darker inflatable or rigid vessel alongside it. Multiple people wearing what appear to be orange life vests are visible on the boats. The scene is photographed from a distance, likely from a larger vessel, with a partial foreground element visible in the lower right corner.
    An aerial view of a U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) numbered 26291 operating on open water. Coast Guard personnel in orange life vests are attending to at least one individual lying on the deck of the vessel, suggesting a rescue or medical assistance operation. The boat appears to be alongside a larger vessel, indicated by the white hull visible on the right edge of the frame.

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