A violent machete fight aboard a makeshift boat carrying an estimated 60 people erupted into chaos, forcing passengers to abandon the vessel and jump into the treacherous waters near Puerto Rico. The ensuing capsizing of the boat has resulted in at least 40 rescues by the U.S. Coast Guard and the confirmed deaths of two individuals, with survivors having spent over 12 hours adrift before being spotted by a passing boat. This harrowing incident, which occurred late Sunday, highlights the extreme dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous journeys through the Mona Passage, often fleeing violence and poverty. The makeshift nature of the vessel and the lack of life vests among the passengers exacerbated the tragedy, underscoring the desperate measures taken by those seeking a better life and the deadly consequences that can follow.
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