Navy Holding Survivors of Latest US Airstrike
The US Navy is holding two survivors of the latest airstrike in the Caribbean, which targeted an alleged drug trafficking boat.
According to Reuters, the airstrike on Thursday hit a semi-submersible vessel that was partially underwater. A US military helicopter recovered the two survivors, while at least one other person on board died.
The survivors are being kept on a Navy warship, making them the first to survive the half dozen US strikes in the area. This latest attack comes two days after the fifth airstrike in the sea, which killed six people, bringing the death toll since September to at least 28.
At least 28 people have died since September from American attacks.
The two survivors are allegedly being held on a Navy ship, as reported by multiple outlets, including Reuters and the Associated Press.
Author's summary: Navy holds 2 survivors of US airstrike.