By Philippe Buteau. Sun Sentinel. Contrary to earlier reports, the seven Cuban rafters rescued by a cruise ship on Friday have not been sent back to Cuba, a U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman said on Sunday. The Cuban rafters remain in Coast Guard custody, according to Sabrina Elgammal, the Coast Guard spokeswoman.">
By Philippe Buteau. Sun Sentinel. Contrary to earlier reports, the seven Cuban rafters rescued by a cruise ship on Friday have not been sent back to Cuba, a U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman said on Sunday. The Cuban rafters remain in Coast Guard custody, according to Sabrina Elgammal, the Coast Guard spokeswoman.">

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The Oasis of the Seas picked up 7 Cuban rafters Friday, July 1, 2011, while on its way back to Fort Lauderdale. Christi Nasser.

By Philippe Buteau. Sun Sentinel. Contrary to earlier reports, the seven Cuban rafters rescued by a cruise ship on Friday have not been sent back to Cuba, a U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman said on Sunday.

The Cuban rafters remain in Coast Guard custody, according to Sabrina Elgammal, the Coast Guard spokeswoman.

Citing an ongoing investigation, she said she was unable to provide additional information, such as where they are being held.

As the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas made its way back to Port Everglades on Friday, someone aboard spotted a small raft that was taking on water. Cruise ship employees brought the seven rafters, including six men and one woman, to safety.

They were in good condition when they were transferred to Coast Guard custody, Elgammal said.

The so-called "wet foot, dry foot" US government policy requires that Cubans make it to dry land before being considered for asylum.

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