"Unfortunately many people lose their lives trying to reach the United States illegally, anywhere of 100 or more per year. They don't have enough life-saving gear or signalling gear to ensure that they are able to survive if they do have any problems at sea," said Lt Cdr Matthew Moorlag of the US Coast Guard. In May of 2007 a similar tragedy occured when an overcrowded people smuggling ship capsized carrying 160 aboard. Survivors reported fellow passengers being eaten by sharks.
"Unfortunately many people lose their lives trying to reach the United States illegally, anywhere of 100 or more per year. They don't have enough life-saving gear or signaling gear to ensure that they are able to survive if they do have any problems at sea," said Lt Cdr Matthew Moorlag of the US Coast Guard. In May of 2007 a similar tragedy occurred when an overcrowded people smuggling ship capsized carrying 160 aboard. Survivors reported fellow passengers being eaten by sharks.
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