14 Dead in Collision Between Migrant Boat and Turkish Coastguard Off Antalya Coast
At least 14 individuals have lost their lives following a tragic incident off the coast of Antalya, in southwestern Turkiye. A high-speed inflatable boat, allegedly carrying migrants or refugees, collided with a Turkish coastguard vessel early on Monday morning. The collision occurred near the Finike district, as reported by the Turkish coastguard, which indicated that the inflatable boat attempted to flee despite repeated warnings to stop. The coastguard's statement highlights that they detected the inflatable boat early on the morning of March 9. Tragically, 14 bodies were discovered at the scene, with six migrants and one Turkish national rescued from... [Continue Reading]
At least 14 dead after migrant boat crashes into Turkish coastguard vessel
Collision involving inflatable boat carrying migrants or refugees occurs off southwestern Turkiye's Antalya province. [Continue Reading]
Coastguard board ship feared part of ‘Russia’s shadow fleet’ over stolen grain
Authorities have not said whether they believe the Caffa is part of the shadow fleet. [Continue Reading]
Coastguards lower dog owner down cliff to rescue pet
Luna the cocker spaniel was too scared to be caught by rescuers so her owner was brought in to help. [Continue Reading]
Cuban authorities charge six U.S. speedboat crew members with terrorism after shootout with coast guard leaves four dead
Cuban authorities have formally charged six crew members of a U.S.-flagged speedboat with terrorism following a dramatic shootout with the Cuban coast guard. The incident occurred when the vessel, reportedly attempting to destabilize the Cuban government, approached within one nautical mile of the island's shores. During the confrontation, which took place on February 25, coast guard personnel engaged the boat, resulting in the deaths of four individuals on board. Initial reports indicate that the suspects, who are based in the United States, allegedly armed their boat with a variety of weapons in preparation for an incursion into Cuba. According to... [Continue Reading]
