A Cuban man found floating off the coast of Florida last week on what appeared to be a one-man vessel made of wood and foam says he was attempting to fish and never intended to reach the United States.
\n\n38-year-old Enrique René Reyes Martínez spoke via phone with Miami’s Univisión affiliate this weekend from Havana, where he was swiftly repatriated after being rescued by U.S. Coast Guard officials. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO) published a shocking photo of Reyes on Tuesday floating alone at sea, warning Cuban nationals not to attempt the deadly voyage across the Straits of Florida to escape communism, as thousands had died in the attempt and those who were identified attempting to migrate irregularly were returned home.
\n\nAt the time, CBP AMO said that Reyes was undergoing “processing” to confirm his identity, secure his health, and determine his fate.
\n\n“This incident underscores the extreme danger of attempting illegal maritime migration. The open water is unforgiving, and these journeys can quickly become fatal,” CBP AMO warned.
\n\nReyes was found 16 miles east of Key Biscayne, Florida, on October 12. Subsequent reports following his identification stated that he had left Cojímar, Cuba…
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