the Migrants had taken from african countries and was on the way to Panama when a wave threw the boat on the right. According to the survivors were 18 adults and 14 children aboard when the accident occurred.

where the boat sank, is a hub for africans, asians, and haitians trying to get to the USA by sea.

Since the end of the year, colombian authorities rescued 84 people from sinking boats and have recovered 19 dead, not counting the last event.