The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 34 migrants to Cuba on Friday following an interception near Marathon.
According to informationAt 2:30 p.m. Monday, the crew of the Cutter Sycamore alerted Sector Key West observers to a migrant vessel located approximately 34 miles southeast of Boot Key.
Marathon Station Equipment They intercepted the boat and transferred the migrants to the Cutter Charles David Jr. for repatriation.
The Coast Guard warned in a statement that its Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast, along with its federal, state and local partners, will continue patrolling by land, air and sea to rescue and repatriate anyone attempting to illegally enter the U.S. by sea.
“Imigrate illegally to the US in a rustic and overloaded boat “It’s extremely dangerous and puts you and your loved ones at risk,” said Lt. Thomas Pease, Coast Guard District Seven enforcement officer.
“The Coast Guard’s top priority is preventing the tragic loss of life at sea,” the post said.
