Friday, January 19, 2007
MIAMI (WSVN) -- Sixteen Cuban refugees picked up at sea by a cruise
liner are now in the custody of authorities. The Captain to the Coral
Princess cruise ship made a detour at sea yesterday to pick up the Cuban
refugees that were 28 miles off the coast of Cuba.
The Cuban immigrants were picked up at sea from a disabled wooden boat
at around 5 p.m. The Coral Princess was en route from Cozumel to Port
Everglades when the disabled vessel signaled the Coral Princess.
A passenger on the Coral Princess caught the rescue on video. "They were
frantically waving their hands in the water, and it took awhile for the
rescue teams to get out to them," said Al Charmelo.
The Coral Princess notified the U.S. Coast Guard who asked them to pick
up the passengers. While onboard, the refugees received food, clothing,
a medical assessment and treatment. The Coral Princess said that none of
the immigrants were seriously ill.
The Coast Guard dispatched one of their vessels to meet the cruise
liner. The refugees were transferred to the Coast Guard and the cruise
ship continued to the Port Everglades.
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