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US Coast Guard intercepted sailing vessel with 145 migrants

On March 5, 2023, the crew of the 'Tampa' spotted a suspocious overloaded sailing vessel entering Bahamian waters at 10.30 a.m. The patrol boat followed the vessel. As it approached the Haitian sailing vessel, some of the adult migrants threatened to harm a few young children, if the 'Tampa' came any closer. After the Coast Cuard shadowed the boat for several hours and tried to deescalate the situation, the crew of the 'Tampa' was able to gain compliance. There was a total of 145 people aboard, who were transferred to the Royal Bahamian Defence Force to undergo Bahamian immigration processing. Report with photo: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/uscg-145-haitian-migrants-boat-stopped-bahamian-waters-some-threatened-harm-kids-aboard/CFRKSTZDZNBBVGD4WFVL6FA7MU/

311 migrants rescued and repatriated

The Coast Guard Cutters 'Tampa' and 'Vigilant' repatriated 311 Haitians to Haiti on Feb 20, 2023, following an interdiction 30 miles northeast of Caibarien, Cuba. A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater C-130 airplane crew spotted the suspicious vessel 'Miss Body' on Feb 15 at approximately 1:30 p.m., and alerted the nearest Coast Guard cutter. The Coast Guard Cutters 'James', 'Tampa', 'Isaac Mayo' and 'Vigilant' arrived on scene and rescued 311 men, women and children from the unsafe vessel. The vessel sank with no pollution concerns. The people were reported to be in good condition. Report, photos and video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3302743/coast-guard-repatriates-311-people-to-haiti/ https://twitter.com/USCGSoutheast/status/1626326335277727748 https://twitter.com/i/status/1627777502432186389

Coast Guard Cutter repatriated 109 Haitians

The 'Tampa' repatriated 109 Haitians to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, on July 30, following an interdiction near Cay Sal Bank. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders, Monday, at approximately 12:45 p.m., of a grossly overloaded sailing vessel with men, women and children aboard. Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, all migrants received food, water, shelter and basic medical attention. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-repatriates-109-haitians/