Shipwrecked migrants rescued off Lampedusa

Описание: Hundreds of illegal migrants have been saved in a dramatic rescue off the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa after their boat got into trouble overnight.



Italian police and the coast guard were alerted after its steering stopped working. The vessel was being escorted into harbour when it was tossed against the rocks by strong winds.



Some migrants were hauled to the shore; some used the ropes to make their own way.



Others jumped in panic or fell into the choppy waters and were picked up by the coast guard.



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