The U.S. military was conducting an anti-drug operation in the Caribbean Sea. Their mission was to find and stop boats carrying illegal substances. During this mission, they identified a suspicious boat.
The military believed this vessel was being used for drug trafficking. They took action to stop it, which caused the boat to sink. The situation was dangerous and unfolded quickly.
After the strike, military personnel rescued two men from the water. They were the only survivors. The men, citizens of Colombia and Ecuador, received medical attention.
Later, the U.S. President announced that the two survivors were being sent home. The process of repatriating them would begin soon. Their families would be waiting for them in their home countries.