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29th Mar 2024

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Ocean Viking gets port of safety

SOS Mediterranée's Ocean Viking obtained a port of safety late Thursday evening and is now heading to Sicily's Augusta to disembark the 572 people rescued. The search and rescue vessel had carried out six rescues between 1 and 5 July. The announcement sparked widespread joy among those rescued, with many breaking into song and dance.

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