2022 Bahamas boat capsizing
On 24 July 2022, at least 17 people died while on a boat near the Bahamas. The boat was reportedly heading towards Florida, when the boat capsized seven miles off of the coast of New Providence.[1][2][3] An additional three people were hospitalized in the capsizing.[4]
| Date | 24 July 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | New Providence, The Bahamas |
| Deaths | 17[1] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 3 |
Background
The Bahamas is a common transit route for Haitians attempting to reach the United States, although extreme conditions and rickety vessels in the Bahamas make traversing through the Bahamas dangerous.[5]
Incident
The incident occurred at roughly 1 a.m. EDT, according to Bahamian prime minister Philip Davis.[4] Authorities claim that the boat was carrying between 50 and 60 people, and that passengers paid $3,000 to $8,000 to board the boat.[1]
Victims
At least 17 people died in the capsizing. Of the 17 people, 16 of them were female, including a child believed to be between the ages of 4 and 5. Authorities were able to recover 25 people from the boat, although an additional eight to 12 people are believed to be missing.[2]
References
- Williams-Ward, Jasper; Kurmanaev, Anatoly (24 July 2022). "At Least 17 Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Bahamas". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- Jones, Dustin (24 July 2022). "17 died in the Bahamas after a boat believed to be carrying Haitian migrants capsized". NPR. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- Humayun, Hira; Smith, Karen (24 July 2022). "At least 17 Haitian migrants found dead off Bahamas coast". CNN. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- Rosenblatt, Kalhan (24 July 2022). "17 dead, 3 hospitalized after suspected migrant vessel capsizes, Bahamian officials say". NBC News. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- Ward, Jasper (24 July 2022). "At least 17 dead after boat carrying Haitian migrants capsizes in The Bahamas". Reuters. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
