Three sisters drown in migrant boat in Mediterranean, rescuers say
Published: 8/24/2025

Three sisters, aged 9, 11, and 17, tragically drowned in a rubber boat carrying migrants in the central Mediterranean amid treacherous conditions. The overcrowded boat, departing from Libya's Zuwara city, faced rough waves before the incident. Rescuers were able to save 65 individuals, including the sisters' mother and brother, emphasizing the dangers migrants face on their journey across the Mediterranean. This heartbreaking incident sheds light on the urgent need for increased search and rescue operations to prevent further loss of life at sea.