14 bodies found as Irish Navy rescues hundreds from barge

Fourteen bodies have been discovered on an overcrowded barge in the Mediterranean Sea.

14 bodies found as Irish Navy rescues hundreds from barge

Fourteen bodies have been discovered on an overcrowded barge in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Irish Navy said the remains were lifted along with 210 survivors from the wooden vessel around 80km (50 miles) off the Libyan coast.

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