Italy rescues 3,600 migrants in 2 days

Coast Guard continues rescue mission.

Italy reports 3,600 migrant rescues in two days

Almost 3,600 migrants have been rescued from overcrowded boats sailing from Africa to Europe over the past 48 hours, Italy said on Thursday, with sea conditions seen as perfect for attempting the crossing.

As more than 600 migrants were brought ashore at the port of Catania in Sicily, rescuers plucked another 2,500 from rickety boats off the coast of Libya, the coast guard said.

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Source: reuters.com