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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
400 migrants saved from wreck off Libya, 25 bodies found
ROME — Italian Coast Guard commander Filippo Marini says 400 migrants have been saved from a shipwreck off the coast of Libya and 25 bodies have been recovered so far.
Marini says the rescue operation is still ongoing, involving seven ships.
He says survivors have indicated that between 400 and 600 people were on board the ship when it capsized today.
— AP
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