Italian Coast Guard Rescues 64 Migrants After Boat Sinks Near Lampedusa
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The Italian Coast Guard rescued 64 migrants after their boat sank near the island of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea. One child from Sierra Leone remains missing following the maritime disaster, with hopes of finding the child alive diminishing as time passes. Lampedusa, Italy's southernmost island located between Sicily and North Africa, serves as a major entry point for migrants attempting to reach Europe from Africa and the Middle East, making it a frequent location for such rescue operations.