Italian Coast Guard rescues 125 migrants who were spotted huddling together on the rocky shore of a tiny uninhabited isle, after one of their two boats partially sunk near Lampedusa island.
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The migrants, who included 49 women and 20 minors, were “in a clear state of shock” when found on Isola dei Conigli, the coast guard said. The rocky islet is just across from one of Lampedusa's most popular beaches, which attracts vacationers enjoying its crystalline waters.
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