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Coast Guard repatriates 32 migrants to Cuba

<i>US Coast Guard/WSVN via CNN Newsource</i><br/>Law enforcement boat crews from the Coast Guard intercepted a rustic vessel attempting an illegal migrant voyage
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Law enforcement boat crews from the Coast Guard intercepted a rustic vessel attempting an illegal migrant voyage

By PATRICK CHALVIRE

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    MARATHON, Florida (WSVN) — Thirty-two migrants were repatriated to Cuba on Wednesday following an interdiction near Marathon.

A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew spotted the migrant vessel about 41 miles southeast of Long Key on Friday at approximately 2 p.m.

The vessel was intercepted by law enforcement boat crews from Station Islamorada and the migrants were transferred to the Coast Guard Cutter Charles David Jr.

“Anyone attempting to illegally migrate by sea will be interdicted and returned to their country of origin,” said Lt. Cmdr. Cheri-Ann Thompson of Coast Guard District Seven. “These voyages are not only illegal, but also incredibly dangerous. No one should risk their lives on unsafe rustic vessels in unpredictable seas.”

Once aboard a Coast Guard cutter, migrants receive food, water, shelter, and basic medical care before repatriation.

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