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Italian and Libyan officials say over 6,000 migrants have been rescued and 22 found dead on the perilous sea route to Europe on Monday, one of the highest numbers in a single day.
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, 24 Oct. (EFE) (Camera: Gelmert Finol).- The rescues of immigrants carried out by Salvamento Marítimo and the Red Cross until early afternoon on Saturday along the Canary Islands' migratory route bring the number of occupants of two small boats and three canoes landed in Gran Canaria, El Hierro and Tenerife to 139, including at least two minors.FOOTAGE OF RESCUED MIGRANTS IN GRAN CANARIA DE LAS PALMAS
Rescued migrants aboard the search and rescue vessel, 'The Responder' heading for Italy, celebrate with song and dance while thanking the Red Cross for saving them. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Nearly 350 migrants trying to reach the coast of Italy are rescued at sea by a Malta-based NGO. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Some of the hundreds of migrants rescued from boats off the coast of Libya over the weekend have arrived in Italy. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
The Italian coast guard says around 3,300 migrants were rescued in 24 operations on Friday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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