At least 19 people rescued after shipwreck in the Dominican Republic

19 rescued from shipwreck in Dominican Republic 0:40

(CNN Spanish) -

This Saturday at least 19 people were rescued after the sinking of a boat near the coast of Boca de Yuma, in the eastern Dominican Republic, the Navy reported on its Facebook account.

The authorities indicated that the search and rescue operation for more people continues, but did not specify how many more people are missing.

The 19 rescued were transferred to the Institution's Detachment in Boca de Yuma and are receiving care.

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As reported by the Dominican Navy in the early hours of this Saturday, an emergency call to 911 of a shipwreck was reported, for which they deployed several naval units and rescue boats, and requested support from Air Force units to fly over the area.

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In a parallel operation, the Navy thwarted a trip attempt by 40 Haitians and 4 Dominicans in a minibus, with 2 engines, 15 fuel jugs, and a platform-type crane carrying a fragile boat in which, according to the authorities, "they intended to carry out the sea crossing ".