Survivors Waved for Help Before Fatal Second Strike in U.S. Raid, Sources Say

Two survivors of a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug boat were waving their arms overhead before a second, fatal attack, according to two sources. The incident occurred on September 2 and has since become controversial. The sources say the individuals were signaling from the water after the initial strike. A follow-up engagement by U.S. forces then killed them. The U.S. military has stated the operation targeted a vessel smuggling narcotics. Officials have not commented on the specific actions of the survivors before the second strike. The reported details have raised questions about the rules of engagement. An investigation into the full sequence of events is ongoing.