Coast Guard, Dominican Republic Navy rescue 33 migrants from disabled makeshift vessel in the Mona Passage

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard and Dominican Republic air and surface crews rescued 33 migrants from a disabled vessel, approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Macao, Dominican Republic, The survivors were taking part in an unlawful irregular migration voyage from the Dominican Republic when their makeshift vessel became disabled and was reported to be taking on water.