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….”

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🆘 ~100 people in distress in Greek waters off #Crete. The people are urgently calling for help and report that water is entering the boat. They fear to drown! We informed @HCoastGuard about their distress and urge them to launch an immediate rescue operation.

🆘 We were informed about a group of 62 people in distress on their way to #Crete. We informed @HCoastGuard who told us they «forwared the alert to the rescue boats». They refused to share additional details with us. We hope a rescue operation is ongoing.

🆘 We were in contact with a boat carrying between 50 and 70 people near the Greek island of #Crete. @HCoastGuard informed us that they located the boat and sent a vessel for rescue. We hope this is true and hope the people will be rescued soon!

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