Naval service saves 358 migrants from barge

The number of migrants rescued by the Irish Naval Service has passed the 4,000 mark after LÉ Niamh crew rescued 358 people from a wooden barge.

Yesterday’s operation took place 110km north-west of the Libyan capital Tripoli, and all of the migrants were brought onboard the navy vessel just before lunchtime.

The 314 men, 30 women, and 14 children were rescued in the operation. Some of the migrants needed medical attention.