100 Haitian migrants reach Fla. after at least 3 weeks at sea

Thursday, March 29, 2007

MIAMI -- More than 100 Haitian migrants reached South Florida on Wednesday after spending at least three weeks at sea in a dilapidated sailboat, officials said. One man died in the crossing, and three people were in critical condition from dehydration.

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