Boat carrying migrants capsizes off the coast of the Dominican Republic killing at least 4 people

Authorities in the Dominican Republic report that a migrant boat has capsized off the eastern coast, killing at least four people. On Saturday, emergency crews and the military searched for survivors. Seventeen people, including a girl, were rescued and are in good health. A survivor stated about 40 people were on board before the boat sank. Officials say strong waves and seabed conditions are complicating rescue efforts. The boat carried migrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Illegal sea journeys in the region have surged in recent years. In 2022, over 321 migrant deaths and disappearances were documented in the Caribbean.