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Added on the 02/09/2019 19:03:14 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Turkish coast guards rescue migrants after their boat sank off the coast of the Bodrum district in Mugla province. Eight people have died. IMAGES of Turkish coast guards rescuing migrants
The US Coast Guard plans to end its search after finding five people dead from a capsized boat off the coast of Florida, in which 39 people were reported missing, captain Jo-Ann Burdian announces at a press conference from Miami. The boat left Bimini in the Bahamas on Saturday and capsized after hitting rough seas 45 miles (65 kilometers) east of the city of Fort Pierce. SOUNDBITE
Despite a tsunami advisory for the US West Coast closing beaches for sitting and laying in Manhattan Beach, California, surfers continue to ride the waves and beach volleyball players gather on the sand following an underwater volcano eruption in the South Pacific. IMAGES
Images showing a boat belonging to the Italian coastguard in the harbour of Lampedusa island in Sicily, after they rescued migrants in the Mediterranean sea. IMAGES
Footage showing a capsized cargo ship off the Georgia coast is released by the US Coast Guard as it searches for four crew members aboard the 656-foot vehicle carrier Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, near Brunswick, Georgia. 20 people have been rescued after it was reported that the vessel was disabled, listing, and had a fire on board. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.