BTW, I wonder how many were armed.
Honestly, I have no idea why you are asking. They came to rescue the people not to shoot them.
Other reports were that some officers tried to stop them from launching their skiffs until someone got the idea to go get coffee and donuts(no joke powdered donuts) and bring the cops with them it worked. Over 60 boats had officers on board.
Trump should be all over this showing obama how to do rescue.