(WSVN) - Dozens of Haitian migrants will be back home after being stopped at sea.

The United States Coast Guard intercepted a sailboat packed with people, 60 miles north of Cuba, Wednesday.

Officials said 49 men and 15 women were on board.

After being processed, they will be sent back to Haiti.

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