The Cuba Archive estimates that over 70,000 Cubans of all ages may have perished at sea trying to escape the horrors of Castro's island gulag, often on flimsy of homesmade floatation objects. The Brothers to the Rescue (Hermanos al Rescate) saved over 4,000 people from that sad fate. We will always remember their noble work, and await the day that those responsible for their untimely end be held accountable.

Here is their story: "Hermanos al Rescate" Documental inédito de Madres y Mujeres Anti-Represión por Cuba