The frigate “Reina Sofía” rescues 1,048 people in one day

The frigate “Reina Sofía” rescued yesterday, August 30, in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, eleven boats saving a total of 1,048 migrants, of whom 914 are men, 122 women, and 12 children. During the morning, information was received about the existence of drifting boats filled with people from the Libyan coast. The Spanish Navy ship headed to the indicated position and began the rescue.

The frigate “Reina Sofía” will arrive today at the destination Italian port to transfer the 1,048 migrants. With yesterday's operation, it has conducted its eighth rescue since its integration on May 24 into “Operation Sophia.” In just over three months, it has rescued a total of 3,343 people, reports the Spanish Navy. This deployment contributes to the fight against human trafficking mafias and aims to prevent the loss of lives in the central Mediterranean.

Photo: Eugenio Castillo Pert