SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard officials in Puerto Rico are warning beachgoers and boaters of ongoing dangerous seas and life-threatening rip currents after three people were killed on Sunday during separate incidents.
Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan and rescue crews responded to four separate search and rescue cases along the northern coast of Puerto Rico on Sunday, resulting in three fatalities.
"Sunday was a very sad and difficult day for emergency responders and the people in Puerto Rico due to the hazardous sea-state and coastal conditions which resulted in three fatalities during the weekend," Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan Capt. Luis J. Rodríguez said in a statement. "Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones of th