# Fishermen deaths in Montecristi, Dominican Republic > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fishermen-deaths-in-montecristi-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-11-10T11:48:38.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Two fishermen, identified as Frandeli Andújar Reyes and an individual known as “Cocote,” were found dead after being reported missing near Buen Hombre and Punta Rucia in the Montecristi province. Preliminary reports indicate that before losing communication, the men allegedly made a phone call reporting that they were being shot at by individuals of Haitian nationality. Their bodies were reportedly located near the coast of Haiti and were later transported by boat to the beach in Buen Hombre for investigation by authorities. Investigations suggest the men may have been traveling to Haiti to engage in cigarette smuggling. According to an unconfirmed version of events, armed individuals intercepted their boat in an attempt to steal the vessel and its outboard motors, shooting the two men and throwing their bodies into the water. A third occupant of the boat was reportedly wounded in the attack but managed to escape and return to Dominican territory. The National Police are currently investigating the circumstances to determine if the attack occurred within Haitian waters and to identify the perpetrators and their motives. This incident follows the disappearance of two other fishermen, Anderson López and José Dionicio Cabrera, who have been missing since mid-July. GPS data from their last known location also placed them near the Haitian coast, though the circumstances of their disappearance remain unclarified. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-10: Montecristi fishermen found dead after reported shooting at sea Two Dominican fishermen were found dead near the Haitian coast after reportedly reporting a shooting at sea while traveling from Montecristi. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-fishermen-found-dead-in-montecristi-dominican-republic ### 2026-11-09: Fish mortality reported near Barahona pier in Dominican Republic Hundreds of fish died near Barahona, Dominican Republic, after maritime maneuvers disturbed decomposing sargassum on the seafloor, depleting oxygen levels in the water. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fish-mortality-reported-near-barahona-pier-in-dominican-republic --- Cite as: Fishermen deaths in Montecristi, Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fishermen-deaths-in-montecristi-dominican-republic