The Coast Guard pilots and the experts inside the aircraft can track anything on the water and started their search after passing Key West.
“In the past two weeks, there have been 20 people that have unfortunately perished at sea in this area. So safety of life at sea is our No. 1 mission, said Petty Officer Joel Milian, who oversees the technology in the rear of the aircraft.
Their flight path Wednesday went north of the island, just outside Cuban airspace, and headed to the east.
“We were paralleling the border with Cuba to increase our chances of finding anyone who might have needed assistance,” Alejandre said.
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