SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A U.S. Coast Guard crew has intercepted a suspected migrant vessel near Sunny Isles Beach.

7SkyForce hovered over the scene approximately 4 miles off Sunny Isles Beach at around 2:40 p.m., Wednesday.

Officials said the two migrants on board were taken into custody.

They will be medically evaluated before they are repatriated, officials said.

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