Cuban Migrants Fly into Florida Keys on Motorized Hang Glider (Video)

Two Cuban migrants flew a motorized hang glider, reportedly 90 miles across the Straights of Florida, landing at Key West International Airport Saturday morning. The two were taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies and turned over to Border Patrol agents.

Video of the hang glider flying over Key West was posted online by WPLG-TV reporter Janine Stanwood:

DEVELOPING: migrants from Cuba in motorized glider/ultralight arrive in Key West this morning. They’re being processed by Border Patrol agents. More on @WPLGLocal10 at 6pm pic.twitter.com/WevJuC2REE

— Janine Stanwood (@JanineStanwood) March 25, 2023

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office posted photos and a statement:

Two Cuban migrants landed at Key West International Airport on a motorized hang glider at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

There were no serious injuries reported.

Both were turned over to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol.

Migrants land at Key West International Airport: https://t.co/RmY672b0bj pic.twitter.com/Y5D95hcL8g

— Florida Keys Sheriff (@mcsonews) March 25, 2023

Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar of the Miami Sector also posted photos, “Two Cuban migrants were taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody after landing at the Key West International Airport onboard a powered hang glider. No reported injuries. We appreciate the support from @mcsonews.”