Ocean Viking Rescues 116 Migrants from Gas Platform

The Ocean Viking, a ship operated by SOS Méditerranée, rescued 116 migrants from a gas platform off the coast of Tunisia. The migrants sought refuge on the platform due to their vessel's deteriorating condition amid challenging weather, including a storm with waves reaching nearly 5 meters and strong winds. This rescue highlights ongoing humanitarian concerns regarding migrant sea crossings and the conditions faced by rescue vessels.

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