T_S, what is a "panga" boat? I'm not understanding the relevance.
The type of boat is not that relevant. Panga is Maybe a 16foot "runabout"with an outboard.
More relevantattempts. 22nd in a couple of weeks. A few years ago, they captured about 15 "illegal immigrants."
It is about 75-100 miles north of the border. arly morning seas are usually gentle. Plenty of room for fuel for the distance.
Same scenario as Mediterranean, Brownsville TX. etc. Poor people from poor cuntries, trying to reach more rich locations, but illegally.