US Coast Guard interdicts two stowaways aboard barge in Puerto Rico

At the time of the incident, the Charlotte Bridge was being towed into the harbour by the tugboat, Southern Dawn. A coast guard crew escorted the tugboat and barge safely to their berth following the rescue.

Sector San Juan watchstanders had received an initial notification from the crew of the Southern Dawn, who suspected that at least two unauthorised individuals were hidden aboard.

In response, a small boat crew was launched to prepare for the possibility of the individuals entering the water.