10 Haitian died in overloaded boat in the Bahamas

According to Reuters, at least 10 Haitian migrants were killed as a result of a sinking boat in the Bahamas

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The U.S. Coast Guard reported on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 that rescuers fought to save over 100 Haitians who were attempting to reach the US coasts in a 40-foot (12-metre), sail-powered freighter.

The ship capsized near Staniel Cay in a location in central Bahamas on Monday night.

Thirteen survivors were taken aboard a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter in direction to Staniel Cay for treatment.

The cause of the accident was unknown and will be investigated by Bahamian authorities

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