MOAS rescues 127 stranded off Libyan coast

A rescue mission to save migrants stranded at sea saved 127 people this morning after it spotted a rubber boat floating in the 'dead zone' off Libya's coast. 

The Migrant Offshore Aid Station's 52-metre ship Responder conducted the rescue. Survivors are being cared for by members of Italian humanitarian NGO Emergency.

MOAS' mission, which began yesterday, involves the Responder, the 40-metre Phoenix and two drones. 

Since 2014, MOAS rescue missions have saved more than 13,000 lives. 

@moas_eu Teamwork in the DeadZone #Phoenix #Drones spot a rubber boat.#Responder conducts rescue.127 people alive pic.twitter.com/Lj8i5DDr8r

— Chris Catrambone (@cpcatrambone) June 8, 2016