Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya, 18 Bodies Recovered, Over 90 Rescued
Imagine a boat full of people trying to cross the sea from Libya to get to Europe because their homes are not safe or don't have enough food.
Sadly, their boat tipped over.
Rescuers from the Red Crescent worked hard to save people.
They found over 90 people alive and floating in the water.
They also found the bodies of 18 people who sadly did not survive the accident.
Libya is a place where many people pass through on their journey to find a better life in Europe.
At least 18 migrant bodies were recovered after their boat capsized west of Libya.
Over 90 survivors were rescued by the Red Crescent and rescue workers.
The incident occurred near the shore of Surman, west of Tripoli.
Rescue operations took place from late Monday to early Tuesday morning.
Libya serves as a transit route for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty to Europe.
- Who
- Migrants, Red Crescent volunteers, rescue workers
- What
- A boat carrying migrants capsized, resulting in the recovery of 18 bodies and the rescue of over 90 survivors.
- When
- The incident was reported late Monday, with rescue operations occurring until early Tuesday morning.
- Where
- West of Libya's capital Tripoli, near the shore of Surman.
- Why
- Migrants are fleeing conflict and poverty and attempting to reach Europe.
- Incident Type
- Migrant boat capsizing
- Location
- West of Tripoli, Libya
- Date of Rescue Operation
- Late Monday into early Tuesday morning
- Recovered Bodies
- At least 18
- Rescued Survivors
- Over 90
- Context
- Libya is a transit route for migrants fleeing to Europe since 2011