85 Haitians Dead Off of Turks and Caicos (News)

The US Coast Guard discontinued its 2 plus day search for survivors.  15 dead have been confirmed and about 70 others are believed to be missing and dead.  Survivors from the boat said they paid $500 apiece for the trip to the Turks and Caicos from northern Haiti.

Click here and here for articles.

Click here and here and here (USCG video) for US Coast Guard Press Releases.

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