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At least 12 migrants die in stormy seas off Libya
At least 12 migrants died off the coast of Libya on Wednesday after they put to sea in stormy weather, the Italian coastguard said, adding that many others might have died in the incident, Reuters reported.

Some 29 people were rescued when their rubber dinghy started to take in water 25 miles (40 km) north of Libya. An Italian navy helicopter took part in the rescue operation, helping ferry survivors to safety.

"The dinghy was put to sea despite very bad weather at the time," said a coastguard spokesman in Italy.

Twelve bodies were recovered, but it was not clear how many people might have originally been on the boat and rescuers are continuing to sweep the area in search of other possible victims.
Posted by: Steve White 2016-11-03
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