LÉ Róisín crew rescue 371 migrants in three Mediterranean operations

Naval vessel the LÉ Róisín rescued 371 migrants in three separate search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean yesterday.

Three rubber vessels were located about 37 nautical miles northwest of Tripoli, Libya.

The first rescue began at 6.50am, where 114 migrants were rescued and taken on board the Róisín where they were given food, water and medical treatment where required.