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Three sisters drown in migrant boat in Mediterranean, rescuers say

Three sisters drown in migrant boat in Mediterranean, rescuers say

Three sisters, aged 9, 11, and 17, tragically drowned after their migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, according to rescuers. The incident has been described as a "sheer horror" by a rescuer, who witnessed the survivors' anguish upon realizing the girls' deaths. The boat, carrying a group of migrants, encountered difficulties and capsized, leading to the devastating loss of the three young lives. The news highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants seeking a better life, often at the risk of their own safety. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the urgent need for international efforts to address the root causes of migration and provide safer alternatives for those seeking refuge.

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