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    More Than 120 Migrants Arrive in Key West By Sailboat

    By Rob Garguilo,

    21 days ago
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    Monroe County, FL - Authorities say more than 120 migrants arrived in Key West early Wednesday morning aboard a large sailboat.

    According to the U.S. Border Patrol and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the vessel landed north of Higgs Beach near the Key West Nature Preserve around 4:00 a.m.

    U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg stated that Border Patrol and local law enforcement responded to the scene.

    Authorities say the group reportedly included women and children.

    Border Patrol is the lead agency handling the migrant arrival, and further updates are expected.

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