Baby Born at Sea: Open Arms Rescues 54 Migrants from Abandoned Oil Platform

Migrants Rescued from Abandoned Oil Platform in Mediterranean Sea Fifty-four migrants were rescued from a derelict oil platform in the Mediterranean Sea by the humanitarian organization Open Arms. The migrants, who had embarked on a perilous journey from Libya, found themselves stranded after their rubber boat capsized. The rescue, conducted by the Astral sailing vessel, involved navigating challenging conditions to reach the platform. The situation was further complicated by the fact that one of the women aboard gave birth to a baby girl, Juba, while stranded on the platform. Another woman had also recently given birth. The video footage, captured by Open Arms personnel, offers a glimpse into the precarious situation and the relief felt upon rescue. "It was a very difficult situation," stated an Open Arms rescuer in the video, "but we are glad we were able to save everyone." The video also shows the moment baby Juba is carefully handed to a rescuer, capturing the fragility of life at sea. The rescue serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing migrant crisis and the vital role of humanitarian organizations in providing aid and assistance.