LAYTON, Fla. (WSVN) — U.S. Border Patrol agents took nine Cuban migrants into custody after they made landfall in the Florida Keys.

Investigators said the migrants made the dangerous journey from the island nation on a rustic vessel before docking in Layton, a city in Long Key.

Border Patrol agents responded to the landing just before 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Fortunately, no injuries or medical concerns were reported.

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