3 federal agents, 2 boaters rescued after vessels capsize off Puerto Rico

U.S. Dramatic video shows 3 federal agents, 2 boaters being rescued after vessels capsize in rough seas off Puerto Rico By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen Updated on: April 3, 2026 / 2:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The U.S. Coast Guard worked with Puerto Rican police to rescue three federal agents and two other people after two boats capsized off Puerto Rico's "Goat Island."  The operation, which unfolded in rough seas in darkness, was captured on video.The Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action notified Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan of a capsized vessel off the coast of the islet at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The watchstanders issued a broadcast alerting other boats in the area, and dispatched a 45-foot Coast Guard response boat and a Jayhawk helicopter. A Customs and Border Protection Caribbean Air and Marine Branch marine unit and a Puerto Rico police helicopter also responded, the Coast Guard said. Shortly after the assets were dispatched, a "Good Samaritan" reported seeing the 22-foot vessel, the Coast Guard said. They confirmed it was capsized and said two people were holding on to it. The reporter was able to provide a position for the responding assets. The Puerto Rican police helicopter was able to fly over the site.As the CBP marine unit approached, it was met with 10-foot swells, the Coast Guard said. In the rough waves, the marine unit capsized and three agents were thrown into the water.  The Coast Guard response boat attempted to reach the agents and the boaters, but were unable to due to the sea conditions and location of the original capsized vessel. The Puerto Rican police helicopter crew...