Two Deadly Shipwrecks Off Italy Leave Over 60 Migrants Missing
Rescue efforts continue as Italian coastguard and NGOs respond to tragic incidents involving migrants from multiple countries.
Overview
- At least 11 migrants confirmed dead, with over 60 missing after two shipwrecks near Lampedusa and Calabria.
- German charity ResQship rescued 51 people from a wooden boat but found 10 bodies trapped below deck.
- A separate incident involved a sailboat from Turkey, with 12 survivors rescued and one dying shortly after disembarkation.
- Migrants on these boats hailed from countries including Syria, Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, and Afghanistan.
- The Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration route, with over 23,500 deaths or disappearances since 2014.