The US Abandons Survivors of Deadly Boat Strike, Leaving Them to Die at Sea
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the United States has formally abandoned search efforts for survivors of a recent boat strike, leaving them to potentially drown at sea. The incident occurred on December 30, when U.S. forces attacked three boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing at least three civilians and sparking widespread outrage.
According to reports, the crew members of two of the affected vessels jumped into the water as their ships were sunk by the U.S. military, leaving them to face treacherous seas and extreme weather conditions. The Coast Guard Southwest District has confirmed that nine-foot waves and 40-knot winds were encountered by those who leapt into the ocean.
The decision to suspend search efforts was made due to a "declining probability of survival," as stated by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Patrick Dill, chief of incident management for the southwest district. However, critics have accused the U.S. military of abandoning its own citizens in a moment of crisis.
"This is not hyperbole," said William Baumgartner, a retired U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral and former chief counsel of the service branch. "If they didn't have life jackets on, they may well have perished within 30 minutes or so." Baumgartner's comments highlight the extreme danger faced by those who jumped into the ocean in an attempt to escape the U.S. military's attack.
The incident is part of a larger pattern of violence and aggression by the U.S. military against civilians in the Pacific Ocean, with reports of at least 117 civilian deaths in 35 attacks since September. Experts have condemned these actions as extrajudicial killings and called for greater accountability from those responsible.
As tensions escalate between the U.S. government and its citizens, a new national poll has found that an overwhelming majority – including 97% of Democrats, 82% of independents, and 70% of Republicans – agree that Americans should have more information on the boat strikes. The survey also found 63% of respondents support the release of unedited videos of the attacks.
The Intercept has been reporting on these incidents and is committed to shedding light on the truth behind U.S. military actions in the Pacific Ocean. To continue this work, we need your help. Will you join us in supporting independent journalism and helping us expand our reporting capacity?
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the United States has formally abandoned search efforts for survivors of a recent boat strike, leaving them to potentially drown at sea. The incident occurred on December 30, when U.S. forces attacked three boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing at least three civilians and sparking widespread outrage.
According to reports, the crew members of two of the affected vessels jumped into the water as their ships were sunk by the U.S. military, leaving them to face treacherous seas and extreme weather conditions. The Coast Guard Southwest District has confirmed that nine-foot waves and 40-knot winds were encountered by those who leapt into the ocean.
The decision to suspend search efforts was made due to a "declining probability of survival," as stated by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Patrick Dill, chief of incident management for the southwest district. However, critics have accused the U.S. military of abandoning its own citizens in a moment of crisis.
"This is not hyperbole," said William Baumgartner, a retired U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral and former chief counsel of the service branch. "If they didn't have life jackets on, they may well have perished within 30 minutes or so." Baumgartner's comments highlight the extreme danger faced by those who jumped into the ocean in an attempt to escape the U.S. military's attack.
The incident is part of a larger pattern of violence and aggression by the U.S. military against civilians in the Pacific Ocean, with reports of at least 117 civilian deaths in 35 attacks since September. Experts have condemned these actions as extrajudicial killings and called for greater accountability from those responsible.
As tensions escalate between the U.S. government and its citizens, a new national poll has found that an overwhelming majority – including 97% of Democrats, 82% of independents, and 70% of Republicans – agree that Americans should have more information on the boat strikes. The survey also found 63% of respondents support the release of unedited videos of the attacks.
The Intercept has been reporting on these incidents and is committed to shedding light on the truth behind U.S. military actions in the Pacific Ocean. To continue this work, we need your help. Will you join us in supporting independent journalism and helping us expand our reporting capacity?
This is a total disaster 
, not just for those innocent civilians but also for American democracy 
. I mean, what kind of government abandons its own citizens in the middle of a crisis? 
It's like they're saying "good riddance" to our taxes 
. And 97% of Democrats agree that Americans deserve more info on this? That's not a coincidence, that's a wake-up call 
. And what about the unedited videos? Is that too much to ask for? 
it's like they're just gonna abandon people who are already struggling to stay alive. i mean seriously what kinda ppl do that kinda stuff? 
. I mean, who needs life jackets when you're just swimming away from a nice, friendly naval attack, right? And 40-knot winds and 9-foot waves are totally no big deal... I'm sure those poor guys were just having the time of their lives, struggling to stay afloat in the middle of the ocean 
. The US military's decision to abandon search efforts is super responsible, btw... I mean, who needs to find people who might be alive and need help when you've got better things to do? 
btw have u seen that video of that cat playing piano? it's literally the most relatable thing i've ever seen 
. gotta ask why are they attacking civilians in the first place? is it some kind of training exercise gone wrong or what? need to get more info on this and hold those in power accountable 
and we need those vids released! The Intercept is doing amazing work btw, lets keep supporting them 
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. First, US military kills ppl, then they abandon them to die? That's not how you handle a situation like this. We need answers, and we need 'em now 
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. Life jackets or not, who cares? The point is, these people are human beings and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity 
. I mean, what's next? Are we just gonna sit back and let the government get away with whatever they want without any accountability?