Coast Guard rescues 25 migrants near Marettimo island

The Italian Coast Guard rescued 25 migrants from a small inflatable boat approximately five nautical miles northeast of Marettimo, in the Egadi Islands. The rescue operation took place during the early hours of October 30, following a report of a vessel in distress.

The migrants were traveling in a boat measuring roughly four meters in length, which was considered small for the number of occupants. Among those rescued were five minors and three women. The Coast Guard unit CP 849 carried out the transfer of all individuals to their vessel safely.

Following the operation, the Prefecture of Trapani was notified to coordinate reception and security measures. The migrants were handed over to law enforcement and medical personnel for necessary checks and official procedures.