Italy navy says migrant boat flipped, 7 bodies recovered

26 May 2016 - 11:06 By REUTERS

A boat overcrowded with migrants has capsized off the coast of Libya, the Italian navy said on Wednesday, with some 500 people rescued and seven bodies recovered so far. Migrants from a capsized boat are rescued during a rescue operation by Italian navy ships "Bettica" and "Bergamini" off the coast of LibyaHANDOUTMigrants from a capsized boat are rescued during a rescue operation by Italian navy ships "Bettica" and "Bergamini" off the coast of Libya in this handout picture released by the Italian Marina Militare on May 25, 2016. Italian navy patrol boat Bettica had seen that the vessel was in difficulty and was in the vicinity when it flipped over, a statement said.Bettica has launched lifeboats and life jackets, while the frigate Bergamini, which is also in the area, has sent helicopters and boats to assist in the rescue. Migrants are rescued from a capsized boat during a rescue operation by Italian navy ships "Bettica" and "Bergamini" off the coast of LibyaHANDOUT ..

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