Italian Coastguard Recovers Bodies After Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Malta
Italy Recovers 10 Bodies After Migrant Boat Capsizes off Malta

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Italian rescuers have found 10 bodies following the capsizing of a migrant boat off Malta. The vessel, which had around 60 people on board, overturned approximately 45 nautical miles from Malta, with 48 survivors rescued by a nearby fishing boat.
- 01The migrant boat capsized off Malta, approximately 45 nautical miles from the island.
- 02Around 60 people were on board the vessel when it overturned.
- 03A fishing boat in the vicinity rescued 48 survivors from the incident.
- 04The Italian coastguard has recovered 10 bodies so far during ongoing search operations.
- 05Search efforts are being coordinated with Maltese authorities.
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On June 7, the Italian coastguard reported the recovery of 10 bodies after a migrant boat capsized in waters off Malta. The vessel had departed from Libya with about 60 individuals on board and overturned approximately 45 nautical miles east-southeast of Malta. A nearby fishing boat managed to rescue around 48 survivors from the incident. The Italian coastguard has deployed a patrol boat to assist in ongoing search operations, which are being coordinated with Maltese authorities to locate any additional survivors or bodies.
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The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean, particularly concerning migrants attempting to reach Europe.
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