{"id":2611058,"date":"2026-06-05T12:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/footage-us-cbp-locates-240-haitians-attempting-an-illegal-maritime-migration-on-a-single-small-boat\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:09:37","slug":"footage-us-cbp-locates-240-haitians-attempting-an-illegal-maritime-migration-on-a-single-small-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/footage-us-cbp-locates-240-haitians-attempting-an-illegal-maritime-migration-on-a-single-small-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"Footage: US CBP Locates 240 Haitians Attempting an &#8216;Illegal Maritime Migration&#8217; on a Single Small Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffootage-us-cbp-locates-240-haitians-attempting-an-illegal-maritime-migration-on-a-single-small-boat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2611058&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An overcrowded wooden boat carrying more than 200 Haitians tried to enter the United States illegally but ran into trouble after its engine failed. U.S. Customs and Border Protection\u2019s Air and Marine Operations spotted the vessel south of the Turks and Caicos, and a Coast Guard aircraft reported it was taking on water while passengers bailed water with buckets. About six hours later, after the boat stopped moving, Turks and Caicos rescue authorities responded and removed 240 people from the vessel-191 adult men, 44 adult women, and five minors. The passengers were taken into custody by Turks and Caicos authorities, and none reached the U.S. Officials said the incident was handled through coordination between U.S. and international partners and warned that illegal sea migration is extremely risky and not worth the risk.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>An attempt to illegally enter the United States almost ended in disaster for more than 200 Haitians whose boat was taking on water after its engine died.<\/p>\n<p>According to a news release from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/newsroom\/national-media-release\/amo-aircraft-assists-turks-and-caicos-authorities-rescue-240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Customs and Border Protection,<\/a> its Air and Marine Operations spotted the boat on Sunday, May 31, as it was about 65 nautical miles south of the Turks and Caicos Islands.<\/p>\n<p>The 50-foot wooden boat had two outboard engines and was heading north.<\/p>\n<p>Turks and Caicos authorities were informed, as was the Coast Guard.<\/p>\n<p>A Coast Guard aircraft later reported that the boat had lost an engine and was taking on water.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOccupants were seen bailing three to five gallons of water per minute,\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur crews are trained to respond quickly and effectively to situations like this, where lives are at risk,\u201d Drew Gellerson, director of Air and Marine Operations in Jacksonville, Florida, said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking closely with our partners, we were able to track the vessel and provide critical information to ensure a safe rescue. This incident highlights the importance of international cooperation in protecting lives at sea,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>About six hours after the boat was first sighted, a Coast Guard aircraft said the boat was no longer moving as passengers used buckets to bail water.<\/p>\n<p>At that point, Turks and Caicos rescue authorities responded, reaching the boat early Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The rescue crew took 240 people from the boat, including 191 adult men, 44 adult women, and five minors.<\/p>\n<p>Turks and Caicos authorities took the passengers into custody.<\/p>\n<p>None of the passengers reached the U.S.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Outstanding work by <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBPAMO?\">@CBPAMO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/USCG?\">@USCG<\/a>, and our international partners.<\/p>\n<p>This week, Air Interdiction Agents located a vessel carrying 240 migrants from Haiti attempting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-park-in-florida-keys-closes-indefinitely-after-300-migrants-land-on-shores\/\" title=\"National Park in Florida Keys Closing Indefinitely after 300 Migrants Land on Shores\">illegal maritime migration<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbp-seizes-vessel-packed-with-illegal-immigrants-and-criminals-headed-for-puerto-rico\/\" title=\"CBP confiscates ship carrying illegal immigrants and criminals bound for Puerto Rico\">overcrowded vessel<\/a> was taking on water and in danger of sinking.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OcjvdXDHZh\">pic.twitter.com\/OcjvdXDHZh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBPCommissioner\/status\/2062492658921099403?\">June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur personnel helped prevent what could have been a catastrophic loss of life while stopping yet another illegal migration attempt,\u201d Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBPCommissioner\/status\/2062492658921099403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-unvaccinated-will-overwhelm-hospitals-warns-of-winter-of-severe-illness-and-death\/\" title=\"Biden Says Unvaccinated Will \u2018Overwhelm\u2019 Hospitals, Warns Of \u2018Winter Of Severe Illness And Death\u2019\">message remains clear<\/a>: illegal maritime migration is dangerous, it is not worth the risk, and you will not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russia-opens-criminal-case-against-ally-of-kremlin-critic-navalny\/\" title=\"Russia opens criminal case against ally of Kremlin critic Navalny\">gain entry<\/a> into the US,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe successful interdiction and safe removal of these individuals from a perilous situation was made possible by the close collaboration and swift response of the Coast Guard, CBP AMO personnel, and authorities from the Turks and Caicos Islands,\u201d Lt. Chelsea Garcia, deputy director of Coast Guard Operations for the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/overcrowded-migrant-vessel-240-people-board-intercepted-near-turks-caicos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">OUR BORDERS ARE CLOSED.<\/p>\n<p>Whether by land or sea \u2014 if you try to enter our nation illegally, we will hunt you down and find you. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wWC2WO5GRD\">https:\/\/t.co\/wWC2WO5GRD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DHSgov\/status\/2062589935610216469?\">June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe strongly advise anyone considering\u00a0participating\u00a0in an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >unlawful maritime migration attempt<\/a> to reconsider,\u201d she said. \u201cThese journeys are extremely hazardous, frequently involving severely overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels that are often taking on water and lack basic life-saving equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She urged anyone wanting entry into America to use \u201csafe, legal, and orderly avenues\u201d rather than \u201crisking their lives at sea.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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