GOLDEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Two separate groups of migrants from Cuba landed in South Florida on Sunday, authorities said.
The first group of 10 migrants made landfall in the Florida Keys early Sunday.
They were taken into custody and are the subjects of an investigation, Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a tweet.
#BREAKING: Earlier today, #BorderPatrol agents along with state, federal & local LE partners responded to a migrant landing in Golden Beach #Florida. 6 migrants from #Cuba swam to shore as their vessel capsized near the shoreline. No injuries to report. @CBPAMORegDirSE pic.twitter.com/7Sb4ZzloKo
— Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar (@USBPChiefMIP) May 22, 2022
The second group of six migrants swam ashore near Golden Beach in Miami-Dade County several hours later after their vessel capsized.
There were no reported injuries, Slosar said.
At 2:30 a.m., #BorderPatrol agents & @mcsonews responded to a maritime smuggling event that made landfall in the Florida Keys. 10 migrants from #Cuba were taken into custody. Investigation is still ongoing. #sundaymorning #florida pic.twitter.com/7nFszSvpIt
— Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar (@USBPChiefMIP) May 22, 2022
