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19 Bodies Discovered Adrift Near St. Kitts Coast

1/30/2025

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Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are grappling with a grim discovery: 19 bodies found adrift at sea. The Coast Guard sprang into action after spotting a partially submerged fishing vessel near Nevis, suspected to have come from West Africa. The task of identifying the deceased is proving difficult due to advanced decomposition.

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Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are grappling with a grim discovery: 19 bodies found adrift at sea. The Coast Guard sprang into action after spotting a partially submerged fishing vessel near Nevis, suspected to have come from West Africa. The task of identifying the deceased is proving difficult due to advanced decomposition.