Migrant boat capsizes in Florida due to Hurricane Ian, 23 missing

New Delhi. Giving information on Wednesday, the US Border Patrol said that 23 people are missing off the coast of Florida after a Cuban migrant boat sank due to Hurricane Ian. Border Patrol agents reported the matter upon landing of a migrant in Florida’s Stock Island. Giving information on Twitter, officials said that the US Coast Guard has launched a search operation for 23 missing people. Chief patrol agent Walter Schlosser said four Cuban migrants swam ashore after their ship sank due to bad weather. Local media said that all four of them have been admitted to the hospital.

At the same time, on Tuesday, the storm has wreaked havoc in Cuba. 11 million people had to face problems due to power failure. The western end of the island was devastated by violent winds and floods. Early Wednesday, the state electricity provider said it had started restoring power to the eastern end of the island. Due to this storm, Cuba’s electricity grid came to a standstill late Tuesday night. The whole country was immersed in darkness throughout the night. The hurricane has affected Cuba during a time of severe economic crisis. Blackouts, shortages of food, medicine and fuel have long plagued Cubans. In such a situation, the storm added to their troubles. US officials said on Tuesday that seven Cuban immigrants were taken into custody at Pompano Beach, Florida.

Officials announced those detentions on Twitter on Tuesday, saying, “Don’t put your life at risk by attempting this voyage at sea. Hurricanes with King Tide can create dangerous ocean conditions even after the storm has passed. On Wednesday, the storm started in Florida’s Gulf Coast with strong winds and rain.

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