The Libyan Red Crescent Society branch in Sabratha announced on Thursday evening the recovery of three unidentified bodies on the city’s beach.
The Libyan Red Crescent noted receiving a report from the city’s police station indicating the presence of bodies on the seashore, prompting its teams to immediately head to the location to deal with the situation.
The Red Crescent teams clarified that the bodies were retrieved and then transported to the city’s hospital for necessary procedures. Attempts will be made to identify the victims and take appropriate actions accordingly.
In a related context, the society renewed its call for cooperation with relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident.
It also encouraged everyone to promptly report any similar cases that may occur on the coast to ensure the community’s safety and protection from maritime risks.
Last month, two bodies were discovered washed up on Sabratha Beach, as announced by the Libyan Red Crescent branch in Sabratha. The Sabratha Police Centre reported the finding on Wadi beach, prompting the Red Crescent’s recovery team to respond swiftly and retrieve the bodies, according to a statement on the branch’s Facebook page. The bodies were then transported to a hospital for further legal procedures.
This incident occurred just 12 days after another unidentified body was found on the same beach by the Red Crescent branch, as reported by the city’s police center. Following this discovery, the body was taken to a hospital morgue before burial arrangements were made.
These discoveries highlight the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing migration and maritime safety in the region. The Libyan Red Crescent and local law enforcement agencies are actively responding to such incidents.
In a related development, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed the discovery of at least 65 migrant bodies in a mass grave in southwestern Libya. These individuals are believed to have perished during smuggling operations across the desert.
The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Interior, under the Government of National Unity (GNU), released drone footage showcasing a desert area marked with white markers and yellow tape around the bodies, each numbered. The bodies were found in Wadi Al-Jahriya, Shuwairif area, approximately 421 kilometers south of Tripoli. Following DNA sampling, all bodies were buried in a cemetery under the directive of the Chief Prosecutor of Gharyan Primary Court.
