SOS! This morning, ~47 people in distress called us from a boat in the European SAR zone. They fled from #Libya and say that they have been at sea already for several days. They say they are drifting. Relevant authorities are informed. Rescue is needed immediately!
Once more, authorities in #Malta & #Italy reject their responsibility to Search & Rescue. RCC Malta does not even pick up the phone, as usual. The ~47 people in distress have been at sea 3 days without food or water. This is happening right now just ~40nm south of #Lampedusa.
There is still no reaction from competent authorities. We are in regular contact with the ~47 people in distress, who said that 7 people on board collapsed. The engine is not working and the boat cannot move further. Denying rescue means letting them drown. #BlackLivesMatter
The situation on board is getting worse.
The people said: "The sun is too strong & we don't have water. People are getting weaker and some can't even talk anymore".
We cannot reassure them that rescue will come soon because authorities refuse to provide information.
🔸The 47 people were rescued by the #OceanViking!
We are relieved that the people are not in distress anymore but were rescued this evening by @SOSMedIntl!
Authorities, who we informed 11 hours ago, failed again to rescue and so the #CivilFleet had to intervene once more.
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