Polish navy rescues African migrants dingy from Mediterranean
PR dla Zagranicy
Peter Gentle
17.06.2011 07:30
The Polish navy has rescued a group floating on a dingy in the Mediterranean, who were trying to escape the social upheavals in North Africa, it was reported Friday morning.
Polish ship goes into action; photo - Polish Navy
The group was transported to shore in Spain and given over to local authorities.
On Thursday evening the German mine-hunter Datteln spotted a group of people floating on a small vessel at a distance of about 80 km from the coast of Spain.
The emigrants were in good condition, but feared that their boat may start to sink at any moment.
The rescue operation was coordinated by the ship Admiral Xawery Czernicki, in the area as part of NATO-led anti-terrorist operations in the region. (pg)
Source: TVN24