September 14, 2020

Five Venezuelan Nationals Rescued After Getting Into Difficulty At Sea

By Newsroom

Five Venezuelan nationals were rescued at sea, after the boat in which they were fishing experienced difficulties yesterday in Buccoo, Tobago.

Of the five persons, two are undocumented.

At around 3.15pm on Sunday, two fishermen from Buccoo, Tobago, were both fishing off Buccoo Point, Tobago, in separate vessels, when they observed another fishing vessel registered as ‘Moon Shadow’, with several passengers on board, in difficulty.

They then observed the Moon Shadow overturn. The fishermen aided the individuals of the boat and brought them to safety, along with their fishing gear.

The Venezuelan nationals were interviewed by ASP Rampersad and an Immigration Officer and taken for a medical examination.

The Venezuelans told ASP Rampersad they usually fish to feed their families.

Investigations are continuing.

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