MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Six Cuban migrants were taken into federal custody after making landfall on a homemade vessel in Miami Beach.
According to U.S. Border Patrol, the group of four adult males and two adult females arrived around 10 a.m., Friday after spending nearly two weeks at sea.
Video sent to 7News showed the group stepping off the vessel near 53rd Street.
Authorities said there were no medical concerns reported at the scene from the group.
According to Border Patrol, since October 1, agents have responded to 93 maritime smuggling events in Florida.
It is currently unknown what will happen next to the group.
#FridayMorning: 6 migrants from #Cuba were taken into federal custody after making landfall on a homemade vessel on South Beach in #Miami. Since Oct. 1, #BorderPatrol Agents have responded to 93 maritime smuggling events that made landfall in Florida. pic.twitter.com/YN3y2pWvUd
— Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar (@USBPChiefMIP) April 29, 2022
