Overcrowded migrant vessel with 240 people on board intercepted near Turks and Caicos ^43.8%

Fox News - By Michael Sinkewicz - 6/5/2026, 4:47 AM

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An overcrowded migrant vessel carrying 240 people and taking on water was intercepted near the Turks and Caicos Islands after authorities raced to prevent a potential maritime disaster. The U.S. Coast Guard said it conducted a joint operation Sunday with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and the Royal Turks and... more