Two people have been found dead and 16 others were still missing two days after a boat carrying 27 Cuban migrants sank off the coast of Florida as Hurricane Ian slammed into the state.
Air and sea crews continued to search for 16 people still believed to be missing.
"We can only pray our crews find them so their families and loved ones can rest," Coast Guard Captain Robert Kinsey said in a . "Our air and surface crews are patrolling and are on the lookout to prevent illegal and unsafe ventures."to Cuba on Friday, after several vessels were intercepted off Florida's coast during the hurricane.
"Taking to the sea any time carries significant risk," Kinsey said."Taking to the sea during a hurricane is flat out reckless."Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida, on Wednesday as a major Category 4 storm — the second-strongest possible category on the
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