Rescue Details
An 11-year-old girl, believed to be from , was rescued by the Trotamar III after spending three days in the following a shipwreck involving a boat carrying 45 people.
The girl survived by clinging to two inflated car inner tubes and wearing a simple life vest. She was found hypothermic but responsive, hours after the crew heard her cries for help near .
Broader Context and Aftermath
The boat, which set off from , , capsized due to a storm. The girl was initially with two others in the water but lost contact after two days. Rescuers have not found any other survivors or bodies.
This incident underscores the perilous journey of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, with over 30,000 reported dead or missing in the past decade. Advocacy groups are urging for safe passages to prevent such tragedies.