Irish navy helps rescue 300 more migrants in Mediterranean

The Irish navy has help rescue another 300 migrants in the Mediterranean.

Irish navy helps rescue 300 more migrants in Mediterranean

The Irish navy has help rescue another 300 migrants in the Mediterranean.

The group, which includes children, were on board a barge attempting to make the crossing from Libya early this morning.

It is the second time in two days that the crew of the L.E. Eithne have been involved in a major rescue operation.

Yesterday, they came to the aid of dozens of migrants in the same stretch of water.

Members of the LE Eithne taking part in the rescue today.

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