DATE: July 28, 2009 4:06:48 PM EDT
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**Update 2** Coast Guard, Turks and Caicos Islands officials continue search for missing migrants |
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MIAMI - Coast Guard crews continue to assist Turks and Caicos Islands officials Tuesday in searching for as many as 67 Haitian migrants missing from a vessel that capsized Monday. At this time, 118 Haitians have been rescued and transported to safety by Turks and Caicos Island Police authorities and the Coast Guard. A total of 15 passengers have been located deceased. |
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