At least 26 people died and 60 rescued after a migrant shipwreck off Lampedusa, Italy, on August 13. The boat, traveling from Libya, capsized about 14 miles off the island, prompting a rescue operation involving five ships, two aircraft, and a helicopter. The migrants, totaling around 92–97, were attempting the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe. So far in 2025, 675 people have died attempting this route, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis.
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