Historical Events tagged with "sea rescue"
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Elián González Rescued at Sea
Elián González, a five-year-old Cuban boy, was discovered by fishermen floating in an inner tube off the coast of Florida. He had survived a perilous journey from Cuba to the United States, attempting to seek refuge in a new land. The fishermen brought him ashore, where he was later taken into protective custody, igniting a fierce custody battle between his relatives in Miami and his father in Cuba. The circumstances surrounding his rescue highlighted the broader issues of immigration and family separation, making Elián a symbol of these contentious debates.
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