KEY WEST, FLA. (WSVN) - U.S. Coast Guard members sent nearly seven dozen migrants back to Cuba.

The voyage happened Saturday afternoon following interdictions off Florida’s coast.

A total of 83 Cubans were sent back.

USCG Sector Key West was notified about the migrant vessel ahead of the departure.

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