Taz: "Schrecklicheres verhindert"

“Die Initiative Watch the Med Alarmphone erhielt am Samstagmorgen den Notruf eines Schlauchbootes mit 150 Menschen, das am Vorabend nördlich des libyschen Al-Chums in See gestochen war. „Wir haben sie über 24 Stunden am Telefon begleiten müssen, bevor endlich Rettung kam“, sagt Hagen Kopp vom Alarmphone. Die vom Alarmphone informierte Rettungsleitstelle in Rom wies den Tiertransporter Lady Rasha und den Frachter AS Elenia vergeblich an, die Flüchtlinge an Bord zu nehmen.

Nur der vom Alarmphone veranlasste Einsatz eines privaten Suchflugzeugs machte das Schlauchboot ausfindig….”

External Link: Taz: "Schrecklicheres verhindert"

Alarmphone on X

🆘️! 50 people in urgent distress south of #Crete!

We are in contact with the group, who told us that they are struggling with strong winds and that water is entering the boat. They are very afraid! We informed the @HCoastGuard & urge them to search & rescue the group now!!

🆘️! 70 people south of #Crete!

Relatives told us that they were in contact with the group around 4 hours ago, since then there was no more contact. We informed the @HCoastGuard & urge them to search & rescue the group now!
#SafePassage for all!

🆘️ from ~59 people in urgent distress at sea south of #Crete!

We have not been able to reach the people since morning, when they reported water entering the boat. Authorities have been informed but there is no confirmation of a rescue operation. They need rescue NOW!