New information revealed about second attack on suspected drug boat resulting in fatalities of survivors

Authorities revealed on Wednesday additional information regarding a second U.S. military strike carried out on September 2 targeting a vessel suspected of transporting narcotics, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals who initially survived the first attack. Sources indicate that the two survivors had returned to the boat following the initial strike.

On September 2, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced via his social media account that he had directed U.S. forces to execute "a kinetic strike against confirmed members of the Tren de Aragua narcoterrorist group within the SOUTHCOM operational area."

Officials explained that the individuals were believed to maintain communications with others nearby and were attempting to recover some of the drugs originally on the vessel. Because of these actions, they were considered active threats and thus valid targets for the second strike.

This situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more details become available.

Author: Maya Henderson