Migrants Come Ashore Just Miles Apart In Broward

Miami FL

20 December, 2021

10:47 AM

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By Bobeth Yates, CBS Miami December 19, 2021 U.S. Border Patrol is investigating a suspected maritime smuggling event in Fort Lauderdale. "I'm very surprised I still can't stop saying I'm shocked," said Kelli Meagher, a Fort Lauderdale resident who witnessed a boat carrying migrants come ashore. "We saw the boat pull up and we saw about 10 people probably get off. They looked like they were already dressed had backpacks, sneakers, and whatever then they jumped out." According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, around 7 a.m. deputies and marine units responded to A1A just south of Commercial Boulevard in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in reference to a boat carrying migrants and witness say the entire scene was over in a matter of minutes. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.