At least 40 rescued, 2 dead as boat capsizes after machete fight near Puerto Rico

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What happened

A machete fight aboard a makeshift migrant boat near Mona Island caused it to capsize, leaving survivors stranded in open waters for over 12 hours.

Key facts

  • A machete fight aboard a makeshift migrant boat near Mona Island caused it to capsize, leaving survivors stranded in open waters for over 12 hours.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:53:07 UTC.

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