Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Coast Guard Rescues Illegal Immigrants from Ocean Plunge

12/30/2025

50 4

Summary

Story summary

Two illegal immigrants hiding on a barge jumped into the ocean off the coast of Puerto Rico as the tugboat Southern Dawn approached San Juan.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued them and detained them after the tugboat crew alerted authorities.
Matt Romano, a United States Coast Guard official, emphasized the dangers of stowaway attempts and border security.
Their identities and nationalities remain undisclosed, and they are set to be deported.

1 of 1

Story summary

Two illegal immigrants hiding on a barge jumped into the ocean off the coast of Puerto Rico as the tugboat Southern Dawn approached San Juan.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued them and detained them after the tugboat crew alerted authorities.
Matt Romano, a United States Coast Guard official, emphasized the dangers of stowaway attempts and border security.
Their identities and nationalities remain undisclosed, and they are set to be deported.