Coast Guard interdicts Haitian sail freighter, transfers to Bahamian authorities

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

02.27.2022

Courtesy Video

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

An Air Station Clearwater C-130 airplane crew spotted an overloaded Haitian sail freighter with 179 people aboard approximately 30 miles off Andros Island, Bahamas, Feb. 27, 2022. The people were transferred to Bahamian authorities. (U.S. Coast Guard video)

• Date Taken: 02.27.2022
• Date Posted: 03.01.2022 13:24
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 832946
• VIRIN: 220227-G-G0107-1000
• Filename: DOD_108836973
• Length: 00:00:28
• Location: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US