LÉ Samuel Beckett rescues 130 migrants

Irish naval vessel, LÉ Samuel Beckett, has rescued 130 migrants off the coast of Tripoli.

LÉ Samuel Beckett rescues 130 migrants

Irish naval vessel, LÉ Samuel Beckett, has rescued 130 migrants off the coast of Tripoli.

The search and rescue operation took place at 11am today 22 nautical miles north-east of Tripoli, on foot of a request from the Italian Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre.

The migrants were brought on board where they received food, water and medical treatment where required.

LÉ Samuel Beckett has rescued 780 people since its recent deployment to the area.

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