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21 Cuban Migrants in Custody After Landing at Beach in Key West

U.S. Border Patrol said the landing took place at Smathers Beach, with the vessel having the phrase 'Patria y Vida' written on the inside

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A group of migrants from Cuba were taken into custody after they landed Tuesday morning at a beach in Key West.

U.S. Border Patrol said the landing took place at Smathers Beach, with the vessel having the phrase 'Patria y Vida' written on the inside.

There were 21 migrants in the boat from Havana, officials said.

Officials did not release details on the condition of those onboard as an investigation continues.

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