The Coast Guard spends about 11.6 percent of its operating expenses on search and rescue missions. This is a critical function of the Coast Guard and one that saves the lives and property of many who find themselves in peril on the open seasparticularly the perilous seas off the coast of South Florida. Recently. the Coast Guard launched a search and rescue mission off of the coast of South Florida in search of Haitian immigrants whose vessel capsized as they were trying to reach the United States. Unfortunately. although three Haitian immigrants were rescued from the Atlantic Ocean between the Bahamas and Florida. perhaps as many as 40 more Haitian immigrants were lost. despite the Coast Guards best efforts. Over the years. the Coast Guard has rescued hundreds of Haitians. Cubans. and others seeking freedom and a better life in the United States.
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