Turkish fishermen rescue dozens of migrants off Malta
Eleven people lost their lives after a boat carrying irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Malta in the Mediterranean, while 48 others who fell into the sea were rescued by Turkish fishermen operating in the area.
According to reports in the Italian media, citing sources from the Italian Coast Guard, the vessel carrying approximately 60 irregular migrants overturned around 45 to 50 nautical miles south of Malta.
The crew of the “Tuncay Sagun 2,” a vessel belonging to the Istanbul-based shipping company Group Sagun, responded to a distress call from a migrant boat in international waters.
The boat was reportedly taking on water when the crew intervened, safely bringing 48 people aboard and providing first aid as well as basic necessities.
