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Easter Horror: Boat Full of Migrants Sank, Dozens Missing, 32 Rescued
Two merchant ships off the Italian coast recovered the lifeless bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 people from a boat that was attempting to reach Europe from Libya during the Easter weekend, humanitarian organizations announced, citing statements from survivors who reported that another 71 people are missing at sea.
TL;DR
- Two merchant ships recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 people from a boat off the Italian coast.
- The boat was attempting to reach Europe from Libya during the Easter weekend.
- Survivors stated that 71 people are missing at sea.
- The bodies of the deceased were handed over to the Italian Coast Guard and taken to Lampedusa.
- Footage shows people holding onto an overturned orange boat as a merchant ship approaches.
- Poor weather conditions are limiting departures from North Africa, causing difficulties for those who do sail.
- The IOM estimates at least 683 people have died in the central Mediterranean this year, one of the worst tolls since 2014.