Body Of Haitian Migrant Found In Ocean Off Jupiter After Attempted Landing

A body was recovered floating in the ocean, near where a group of undocumented migrants were attempting to come ashore on Wednesday morning in Jupiter.

According to an update from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office:

During the early morning hours, Customs Border Patrol came into contact with Haitian immigrants about 40 yards offshore of Jupiter Beach.

As the boat was attempting to flee, three Haitian males jumped overboard. Two were later taken into custody.

One was found floating nearby.

PBSO Detectives are assisting Federal Agencies with this death investigation.

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