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Government shuts down Florida national park after arrival of ‘approximately 300’ illegal immigrants

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The federal government this week shut down a Florida national park after hundreds of illegal immigrants arrived at the location unexpectedly.

The National Parks Service said in a press release that Dry Tortugas National Park would be closed on Monday “while law enforcement and medical personnel evaluate, provide care for and coordinate transport to Key West for approximately 300 migrants who arrived in the park over the past couple of days.”

“The closure, which is expected to last several days, is necessary for the safety of visitors and staff because of the resources and space needed to attend to the migrants. Concession-operated ferry and sea plane services are temporarily suspended,” the NPS said.

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Source: https://justthenews.com/government/government-shuts-down-florida-national-park-after-arrival-approximately-300-illegal

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