TODAY.AZ / World news

Some 159 migrants rescued by coast guard off Sicily

19 June 2023 [09:00] - TODAY.AZ

The Italian coast guard on Sunday rescued a group of 159 refugees and migrants from a small boat in distress around 150 nautical miles south of Sicily, Azernews reports, citing ANSA.

The group included around 50 minors including a 13-year-old boy with quadriplegia and an 18-month boy suffering from a suspected skin infection.

The group was disembarked in the southern Sicilian port town of Pozzallo and the toddler was transferred to hospital for treatment.

URL: http://www.today.az/news/regions/236220.html

Print version

Views: 898

Connect with us. Get latest news and updates.

Recommend news to friend

  • Your name:
  • Your e-mail:
  • Friend's name:
  • Friend's e-mail:

See Also