NEAR MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) – Some South Florida boaters threw a lifeline to some Cuban refugees spotted 14 miles off Miami Beach.

The boaters were enjoying a day out on the water over the weekend when they spotted a couple of people on a vessel that looked homemade.

The boaters decided to help the refugees by throwing them bottles of water and food.

The refugees said they have been at sea for seven days.

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