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A US military drone strike in the Caribbean against a drug smuggling ship on Thursday left two to three people alive, a US official told Fox News.
The US military launched search and rescue operations, including a rescue helicopter, but it is not clear whether any survivors have been rescued, the official said. The official added that the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
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As first reported by ReutersThursday’s incident marks the first known case of survivors since US forces began a campaign of deadly strikes against suspected drug boats.
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It was not clear how many crew members were on board the plane.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.