A total of 83 bodies were recovered by divers yesterday after a boat carrying over 500 migrants sunk near the Italian coast of Lampedusa. 300 African migrants are feared dead and divers are hoping to complete their task by tomorrow. Divers have described the treacherous scenes under the waters as they worked at depths of nearly 164 feet, with bodies seen trapped under the wreckage. One Italian government minister has called for immigration rules to be eased following the tragedy.
Monday, 7 October 2013
83 More Bodies Recovered From Sunken Migrant Boat
A total of 83 bodies were recovered by divers yesterday after a boat carrying over 500 migrants sunk near the Italian coast of Lampedusa. 300 African migrants are feared dead and divers are hoping to complete their task by tomorrow. Divers have described the treacherous scenes under the waters as they worked at depths of nearly 164 feet, with bodies seen trapped under the wreckage. One Italian government minister has called for immigration rules to be eased following the tragedy.
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