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163 people, including children at risk in Central Med
A total of 163 peopleās lives are in danger in the Central Mediterranean.
The figure included unspecified number of children, according to information released by Alarm Phone.
The information was obtained from two posts showing the distressed people comprise 38 and 125 travelling separately.
The first reads: š 38 lives at risk in the Central Med! Last night, we alerted the authorities to a boat adrift in international waters. No one is responding to their distress call. We lost contact with them last night, and we fear for their lives.Rescue needed now!ā
The second also reads: āSOS~125 lives at risk in the Central Med! We alerted authorities to 2 boats escaping #Libya with approx. 60 & 65 people on board, incl. children. They report that theyāre adrift & the wind is strong. We lost contact hours ago & fear for their lives. Rescue without further delay!ā