It is arguably one of the most important rescues carried out in a single night by the Ocean Viking, the SOS Mediterranean rescue vessel.
In the night from Sunday to Monday, the latter took in 369 new migrants in the Mediterranean after a sixth relief operation in a few days, we learned from the NGO.
Among the 369 people rescued aboard a "large wooden boat" in "distress in the Libyan search and rescue region", 9 women, 1 infant, 2 children and 110 unaccompanied minors said. NGO word to AFP.
The ship now has 572 survivors on board, specifies the association.
That night, in the Libyan search & rescue area, @SOSMedIntl rescued a large wooden boat that was threatening to capsize at any time.
369 people were safely evacuated after more than 5 hours of operation.
572 survivors are now on board the # OceanViking.
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- SOS MEDITERRANEE France (@SOSMedFrance) July 5, 2021
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