What happened to the 10 migrants turned over to the Bahamas?

en migrants were transferred to authorities in the Bahamas following an interception at sea off South Florida, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The vessel was stopped roughly 40 miles east of Fort Lauderdale, an area of the Atlantic between Florida and the Bahamas that is regularly patrolled by U.S. maritime authorities.

After the interception, Coast Guard personnel took custody of the 10 people aboard. They were later transferred to Bahamian authorities.

The incident highlights the continued efforts by federal agencies to monitor waters off Florida’s southeastern coast and respond to vessels attempting unauthorized maritime entry into the United States.

Traveling between the Bahamas and Florida in small or overcrowded boats can also present serious dangers. Weather conditions can change rapidly, while vessels used for such crossings may not have adequate safety equipment.