WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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MIAMI - Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell's crew repatriated six aliens to Cuba, Thursday, following a maritime migrant interdiction southeast of Plantation Key.
A good Samaritan reported to Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders, Monday, that there was a vessel with six people aboard waving their arms for assistance, approximately 17 nautical miles southeast of Plantation Key. Coast Guard Station Islamorada's crew launched a small boat, and Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence Lawson's crew diverted to the scene. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry ...