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February 26, 2023 the decedent was a Haitian migrant being smuggled into the United States onboard a boat. The vessel that was transporting the decedent was intercepted at sea by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. The decedent along with the passengers onboard were detained on the vessel pending return to Haiti. The decedent was placed on the USCG ship, which remained at sea to continue their joint task force operations. On March 1, 2023, the decedent complained of abdominal pain and refused all medical treatment and assessments onboard the vessel. She later became unresponsive and was transported to University of Miami Hospital where she was admitted through the emergency room, however, she expired shortly after arrival.