Death toll rises after U.S. boat strikes; survivors not found

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At least 199 people have died in U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats after no survivors were found.

WHO: U.S. Southern Command and the U.S. military

WHAT: Death toll from U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats rose to at least 199 after survivors of recent attacks were not found.

WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET

WHERE: Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean

WHY: Survivors of recent attacks were not found after the strikes.

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