At approximately 07:36 EEST, the Madleen, en route to Gaza, received a mayday relay from a Frontex drone operating in the Central Mediterranean Sea. The crew responded via VHF radio after which the drone provided an updated position for the distressed vessel. Madleen immediately contacted Greek and Egyptian authorities. However, both confirmed they were too far away to respond and advised the Madleen to intervene if possible.
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As the vessel drew closer and sounded an alarm, crew members on the Madleen identified it as a Libyan Coast Guard vessel—the Tareq Bin Zayed, known for grave human rights violations and involvement in previous unlawful pullbacks of asylum seekers. Concern mounted that they would forcibly return the refugees to Libya, in violation of international law. The Madleen‘s crew warned them not to do so, but the Libyan authorities did not respond.
To avoid being taken by the Libyan authorities, four people jumped into the sea and began desperately swimming towards the Madleen. The crew then issued a mayday for itself, calling for urgent assistance, but other vessels remained too far away. The Madleen’s crew rescued the four from the water.
Yeah it’s been moving. It’s just moving slow. The marker has definitely progressed since i made the comment with the link in it.
Woah whatd up with that course change?
Great catch!
They intercepted a downed boat.
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More info:
https://freedomflotilla.org/2025/06/05/madleen-responds-to-mayday-for-refugees-at-sea/
Legendary
Okay glad they were there to help. Hope its not a trap. Yes I check this every few hours, so scared for them and hope they make it safe.
I’m glad you check it. And I feel the same.
Read article and sad how the world is treating people. I also wonder if this was setup to keep them away from Gaza?