Coast Guard rescues 55 migrants who were left stranded by smugglers on Monito Island, Puerto Rico [Image 1 of 2]

MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO

01.19.2023

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez Over the Horizon boat rescues a group of 55 migrants Jan. 19, 2023, who were left stranded by smugglers on Monito Island, Puerto Rico. The survivors consist of 45 men and nine women who claimed Haitian nationality, and a man who is claiming to be a Cuban national.  The survivors were transported to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, where they were received to Ramey Sector U.S. Border Patrol Agents. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 01.19.2023
• Date Posted: 01.19.2023 15:09
• Photo ID: 7593878
• VIRIN: 230119-G-G0107-1004
• Resolution: 1600x1200
• Size: 250.88 KB
• Location: MAYAGUEZ, PR