Boat carrying Cuban migrants capsizes after more than 16 days at sea

Video shows the moment a vessel carrying eight Cuban migrants, including two pregnant women, capsized after more than 16 days at sea.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said officials received calls on Sunday, February 21 of a “distressed vessel” trying to reach the shore in St. Lucie County. While on their way to the scene, a wave hit the vessel causing it to capsize.

Authorities and civilians helped rescued the six men and two pregnant women, the sheriff’s office said, adding they were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.

“Federal authorities will now determine if any further immigration action will be taken,” the office wrote on their Facebook page.