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2 Cuban migrants taken into custody after landing at Key West airport on hang glider

2 suspected Cuban migrants land in Key West
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KEY WEST, Fla. -- Two suspected Cuban migrants were taken into custody after they landed at Key West International Airport Saturday on a motorized hang glider, authorities said.

The two unidentifed men arrived at the facility around 10:30 a.m., according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

The pair, who were not hurt during the trip, were turned over to the custody of the U.S Border Patrol, officials said. 

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"There were no interruptions in service and operations continue as normal," said Richard Strickland, Director of Airports.

Federal officials have been notified, he said.

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