Tunisia-Ministry of defence:39 bodies retrieved from the coast of Sfax
A marine unit under the Sea Army rescued 70 illegal immigrants from various African nationalities, including Tunisians, the latter was seeking help approximately 20 km away, northern Alataya. They were directed to Sfax port to complete the legal procedures in their regard.
Three marine units strengthened by a team of divers from the sea army rescued 52 illegal immigrants of various nationalities, including Tunisians, who were about to drown, and retrieved 9 bodies.
In the same operation, Marine Guard units rescued 24 people and recovered 30 bodies.