LÉ William Butler Yeats rescues 149 people off Libya

LÉ William Butler Yeats rescues 149 people off Libya

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017 - 16:00

Irish Naval Vessel the LÉ William Butler Yeats has rescued 149 people from the Mediterranean off Libya.

The migrants were found drifting in a rubber craft about 47 nautical miles North East of Tripoli this morning.

They are now receiving food, water and medical treatment where required.

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