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(AP) \u2014 A boat carrying 12 passengers sank north of the Dominican Republic during inclement weather, and all have been rescued, according to the US Coast Guard.<\/p>

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Six of the passengers who were aboard a raft were rescued Wednesday by a Carnival Cruise Line ship in the area, and six others who were found clinging to debris from the sunken ship were saved by the Coast Guard, officials said.<\/p>\n

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The incident occurred about 30 miles (48 kilometres) north of Puerto Plata. A high surf advisory was in effect.<\/p>

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All 12 passengers were taken to emergency medical services in Puerto Plata via helicopter and are in good health, the Coast Guard said.<\/p>

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