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On September 12th, the Coast Guard discovered the vessel, left vacant with no sign of the crew. Divers who were later dispatched uncovered skeletal remains believed to belong to the four missing individuals—Miguel, along with three other young adults, including his girlfriend April, and her friends Susie and Billy.
Reflection and Mourning
In the wake of this tragedy, both families were left reeling. Miguel’s mother recounted the pain of losing her son, expressing pride in his adventurous spirit, but anguish at the abrupt end to his life. The outpouring of grief from family and friends echoed the loss of young lives cut short, each of whom had sought the thrill of adventure but instead fell victim to a horrifying fate at sea.