The United States has formally abandoned the search for survivors of a boat strike in the Pacific Ocean, leaving them to die at sea. The incident occurred on December 30 when US forces attacked three boats, killing civilians and causing widespread destruction.
According to reports, US forces initially targeted one vessel, killing three civilians before striking two other vessels. Crew members from these vessels abandoned ship, jumping into the ocean and distancing themselves from follow-on engagements that sank their respective vessels. The Coast Guard said it had suspended search efforts due to a "declining probability of survival" for those in the water.
The incident is part of a larger pattern of US military operations in the Caribbean and Pacific, which have resulted in at least 117 civilian deaths since September. Critics are labeling these strikes as extrajudicial killings that violate international law.
Experts argue that abandoning survivors to die at sea is tantamount to a death sentence and amounts to a breach of humanitarian law. Former Coast Guard rear admiral William Baumgartner described this action as "essentially killing them" once they had jumped into the water, with no means of escape.
The incident highlights concerns over US military operations in these regions, which have raised questions about accountability, transparency, and adherence to international law. The Intercept reported that experts and lawmakers from both parties have been critical of these strikes, calling them "illegal extrajudicial killings."
According to reports, US forces initially targeted one vessel, killing three civilians before striking two other vessels. Crew members from these vessels abandoned ship, jumping into the ocean and distancing themselves from follow-on engagements that sank their respective vessels. The Coast Guard said it had suspended search efforts due to a "declining probability of survival" for those in the water.
The incident is part of a larger pattern of US military operations in the Caribbean and Pacific, which have resulted in at least 117 civilian deaths since September. Critics are labeling these strikes as extrajudicial killings that violate international law.
Experts argue that abandoning survivors to die at sea is tantamount to a death sentence and amounts to a breach of humanitarian law. Former Coast Guard rear admiral William Baumgartner described this action as "essentially killing them" once they had jumped into the water, with no means of escape.
The incident highlights concerns over US military operations in these regions, which have raised questions about accountability, transparency, and adherence to international law. The Intercept reported that experts and lawmakers from both parties have been critical of these strikes, calling them "illegal extrajudicial killings."
for the US military's actions in the Pacific! Abandoning people to die at sea? That's basically saying they're on their own 
. It's like, what even is the point of having a military if you're just gonna leave innocent civilians to fend for themselves? The fact that it's considered acceptable by some experts (don't get me wrong, I'm not saying all experts agree) is just disturbing. And to make matters worse, this is part of a larger pattern of US military operations in the Caribbean and Pacific that have resulted in at least 117 civilian deaths since September. That's way too many lives lost 
. It raises serious questions about accountability, transparency, and whether the US military is even following basic humanitarian law principles. We need to be talking about this more loudly and holding our leaders accountable for their actions 
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I'm literally heartbroken thinking about those civilians who got caught up in the crossfire. Abandoning survivors at sea is just devastating – it's like giving up on them completely. What's even more disturbing is that this incident might not be an isolated case, given the number of civilian deaths already reported since September... It's a red flag for me as a wellness guru - how can we prioritize self-care when we're dealing with situations like this? We need to amplify our voices and hold those in power accountable for their actions. 
Can you believe the US is basically saying 'screw it, they're gonna float out there' 
after killing those people? I mean, what's next? Leaving hostages to their own devices in a hostage situation? 
It's like they want to make sure nobody survives so they can't sue them for damages. But seriously though, abandoning survivors at sea is a big no-no. It's like you're playing some kind of twisted game where the goal is to see how many people you can kill before someone gets mad. 
And what really gets me is that experts are calling these strikes 'illegal extrajudicial killings'. That's like saying 'oh, we accidentally killed a few civilians while trying to hit our actual target' 
Sorry US, but it doesn't sound good when the international community is all like 'yikes'. 
. Saw the most stunning sunsets over the mountains and had some of the best food I've ever tasted in a tiny diner. Food truck vibes, am I right? Anyway, what's really bugging me is how many times have we seen this kind of thing happen in movies or TV shows and then it's all like "oh well" when it happens in real life 
. I mean, can't we just use those Hollywood endings as a guide for how to handle situations like this? Just think about it, if every time someone jumped into the ocean after a boat strike, they'd magically make it to shore or be rescued by a passing ship... wouldn't that be something 
. No, I guess in real life it's all just grey areas and bureaucratic stuff 
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And what's with the lack of transparency on these operations? It's like they think we won't notice or care. Newsflash: we do! 
This is a major red flag for me – how can you trust any organization that acts like this? 
i don't get why they can't at least try to rescue them or provide aid? it's like they're just giving up on human life 
this is just another example of how the US military operates without any regard for human life 
the fact that they're abandoning survivors to die at sea is absolutely appalling 
and now we have experts saying that this is essentially a death sentence for them once they jump into the water 
The US says they're targeting vessels, but what about the survivors? 
And now they're suspending search efforts because a "declining probability of survival" 
Like, what even is that?! 
Did u know that 75% of the deaths have occurred in the Pacific Ocean? 
That's like a death zone for civilians! 
It's just not right 
Which is basically a fancy way of saying they're breaking international law 
. it's getting out of hand.
. Have we learned nothing from all those other wars and civilian deaths? 
. It's not okay to just sweep things under the rug or pretend like nothing's going on. We need answers, and we need them now.
. anyway, back to the news... i mean, can you believe they just gave up on finding those people? what a shame 
. I mean, what even is the point of having a Coast Guard if they can just give up on finding survivors? It's all so... so... *cold*. Reminds me of those old movies where people would be lost at sea and have to fend for themselves... like in "The Perfect Storm" or something