This morning, our crew spotted an overcrowded rubber boat in distress with 39 people on board, including 6 women, 2 minors, 2 children and 2 babies.

Everyone was safely evacuated onto the Louise Michel.

As the team was finishing the rescue, they overheard another mayday relay. Sadly, when they arrived on scene, the boat had been intercepted. Our crew found an empty boat and saw an unidentified boat leaving the area with people on board.

The Louise Michel is now en route to its designated port of Reggia Calabria.

No one should have to put themselves in danger in their search for a self-determined life.

Freedom of movement for all!