What was the size of the boat used by the group attempting to escape Cuba?
17 ft
10 ft
25 ft
30 ft
Answer
The group of 14 refugees, including Elián, his mother, and her boyfriend, attempted to escape Cuba on a 17 ft (5.2 m) boat. Unfortunately, a storm caused the boat to capsize, resulting in the death of most passengers.
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