Coast Guard Suspends Search for 5 Missing After Florida Boat Capsizing

The incident, linked to a suspected failed smuggling venture, left one dead and four rescued as investigations shift focus to the smuggling connection.

A boat carrying at least 10 people capsized on April 12 near Florida's St. Lucie Inlet, leaving one person dead and five missing.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four survivors, three with non-life-threatening injuries and one in serious condition, who were transported to a hospital.
The vessel reportedly departed from the Bahamas and was carrying passengers believed to be from Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Coast Guard officials suspended the search for the missing individuals after covering 1,240 square miles, citing the suspected smuggling operation.
Investigators are now focusing on the smuggling connection, emphasizing the dangers of overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels used in illegal migration.