Search Suspended for 5 Migrants After Florida Boat Capsizing

The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for five migrants believed to have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Florida. Four people were rescued on Sunday, April 13th, two days after the boat overturned in the Atlantic Ocean.

"Suspending a search is always a difficult decision," said a Coast Guard spokesperson. "Our thoughts are with the families of those who are missing."

The rescued individuals were found clinging to debris and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Coast Guard used aircraft and boats to search for survivors over a wide area. The search was called off after 48 hours, as the likelihood of finding survivors diminished significantly.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the capsizing. It is believed the migrants were attempting to enter the United States illegally. The incident highlights the dangers faced by people attempting to cross the ocean in unsafe vessels.