Possible migrant landing sparks investigation in Key Biscayne

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities responded to reports of a potential migrant landing in Key Biscayne on Monday morning, triggering a swift and coordinated law enforcement effort.

Live video footage captured police activity on the south end of Key Biscayne, near the lighthouse, as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and Miami-Dade Police officers inspected a boat along the sea wall.

The vessel, described as a 28 to 30-foot go-fast boat, reportedly transported up to 13 individuals who disembarked on an island near Key Biscayne, seeking refuge among the shrubs.

Key Biscayne, FL: U.S. Border Patrol agents along with @CBPAMORegDirSE & local partners responded to a migrant landing at Bill Baggs State Park & encountered 3 migrants (1-Albania, 2-Haiti). Our agents & partner agencies are on scene investigating. #MondayMorning #keybiscayne pic.twitter.com/64dslZvs64

— Samuel Briggs II (@USBPChiefMIP) December 4, 2023