Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Tunisia; Two Dead, 12 Missing
Two bodies have been recovered and 12 people are missing after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of southern Tunisia. A single survivor was rescued, and authorities believe approximately 15 people were on board the vessel that departed between…
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Authorities in southern Tunisia have recovered two bodies and reported 12 people missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast. One survivor was rescued by authorities.
The incident is believed to have involved approximately 15 individuals on board the vessel. The boat reportedly departed from a location between the coastal towns of Zarzis and Ben Guerdane.
The exact circumstances surrounding the capsizing and the nationality of those on board were not immediately provided. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing in the area.
Tunisia’s coast is a common departure point for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, often facing perilous journeys.
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