Cuban migrants aboard a rustic vessel near Alligator Reef Lighthouse, Florida, July 27, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton’s crew repatriated 83 Cubans to Cuba, Saturday, following several interdictions off the Florida Keys.
A good Samaritan notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a rustic vessel, Wednesday, at approximately 7:15 a.m., near Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless’ crew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a rustic vessel, Wednesday, at approximately 7:40 a.m., about 29 miles south of Key West.
A good Samaritan notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a rustic vessel, Monday, at approximately 12:45 p.m., about 81 miles south of Key West.
A good Samaritan notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a rustic vessel,Wednesday, at approximately 1:10 p.m., about 78 miles south of Key West.
A good Samaritan notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a rustic vessel, Wednesday, at approximately 2:05 p.m., about 3 miles west of Tavernier.
Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless’ crew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a rustic vessel, Wednesday, at approximately 3 p.m., about 35 miles south of Big Pine Key.
“Navigating the seas in a less than seaworthy vessel is dangerous and could result in loss of life,” said Lt. Connor Ives, a Coast Guard District Seven. “Our crews diligently patrol the region to prevent people from losing their lives in these dangerous attempts.”
Since Oct. 1, 2021, Coast Guard crews interdicted 3,683 Cubans compared to:
- 5,396 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2016
- 1,468 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2017
- 259 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2018
- 313 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2019
- 49 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2020
- 838 Cuban Migrants in Fiscal Year 2021
Once aboard a Coast Guard cutter, all migrants receive food, water, shelter and basic medical attention.
Family members in the United States inquiring about possible family members interdicted at sea, please contact your local U.S. representative. Relatives located outside the United States please contact your local U.S. Embassy.
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