The shipwreck, which occurred about 120 miles from the Ionian coast, led to the death of several migrants. The exact causes of the shipwreck are still under investigation, but it is presumed that the vessel, which left Turkey, was overloaded and not equipped to face the open sea. The Coast Guard worked tirelessly to recover the bodies and provide aid to the survivors.
Three bodies recovered
The Coast Guard patrol boat managed to recover the bodies of three migrants. The recovery operation was complicated by adverse weather conditions and the vastness of the search area. The bodies were taken to Roccella Jonica, where they will be subjected to identification.
The survivors
The surviving people are still very confused. All of them are hospitalized in various facilities in the area and they still don’t realize which of their family members is alive and who has died at sea. Entire families have been destroyed. Cecilia Momi, head of humanitarian affairs at Doctors Without Borders, said many survivors have severe sunburn, a sign that they probably spent several days in the sun.
Doctors Without Borders intervene
The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) team is providing psychological support to the survivors. MSF is still at work and will continue its activities tomorrow. MSF’s presence is crucial to help migrants overcome the physical and psychological trauma suffered during the shipwreck and the subsequent wait for rescue.
The information point in Roccella Jonica
In relation to the shipwreck of the sailing boat, the Prefecture of Reggio Calabria has announced that from tomorrow morning at 8:00 an information point will be active at the Porto delle Grazie in Roccella Jonica. This information point will provide assistance to the relatives of the people involved in the shipwreck, offering support and necessary information.
Local authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure that survivors receive the necessary care and that families of the deceased can identify their loved ones. Cooperation between different entities it is essential in these moments to ensure that assistance is effective and timely.
