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2 small children die in Mediterranean migration voyage, charity says

  • Two young children, aged three and four, lost their lives after the rubber dinghy they were in broke down and drifted for days in the Mediterranean near Lampedusa, Italy.
  • The rubber boat departed from Zawiyah, Libya, three days prior but experienced mechanical issues that caused it to drift for several days before being detected by a Frontex surveillance plane.
  • A German sea rescue organization saved 59 people from the distressed boat, while several individuals, including two infants, lost their lives, and others suffered burns caused by a toxic combination of saltwater and fuel.
  • The charity explained that when they arrived at the inflatable vessel at approximately 4:30 pm, it was unfortunately too late to assist some passengers, and they believe the two young children died likely due to dehydration.
  • The incident underscores the risks associated with the central Mediterranean passage, where since 2014, close to 25,000 people aiming to reach Europe have lost their lives or disappeared.
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2 small children die in Mediterranean migration voyage, charity says

A German charity says four people, including two small children, have died during a migration voyage in the Mediterranean.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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