Monday, 8 September 2014

Photos: Desperate African migrant gives birth on Italian Navy ship

Italian coastguards returned to port to a hero's welcome on Saturday after they delivered the baby of a desperate African immigrant following her dramatic rescue from a stricken boat off the coast of Sicily.
The crew of the Italian navy frigate, named Euro, were forced into action minutes after dragging the heavily-pregnant mother on board as they rescued an overcrowded dinghy that had run into trouble in rough seas.
Despite a lack of sterile hospital conditions, the on-board doctor, with the help of crew members, successfully delivered the baby girl before returning to harbour, where they were greeted with rapturous applause from well-wishers who had gathered to welcome the new arrival.
Both mother and daughter - who was named Yambambi Yete - were reported to be doing fine after being taken to hospital in Reggio Calabria for check ups.
She was among 600 would-be immigrants rescued from the Mediterranean sea this weekend - a consignment of human misery that included 24 minors and one paraplegic woman
Awww...God at work, congrats!
Healthy: Both mother and daughter - who was named Yambambi Yete - were reported to be doing fine after being taken to hospital in Reggio Calabria for check ups
Rescued: She was among 600 would-be immigrants rescued from the Mediterranean sea this weekend - a consignment of human misery that included 24 minors and one paraplegic woman
Happy news: Despite a lack of sterile hospital conditions, the on-board doctor, with the help of crew members, successfully delivered the baby girl before returning to harbour, where they were greeted with rapturous applause from well-wishers who had gathered to welcome the new arrival
Cramped: The crew of the Italian navy frigate, named Euro, were forced into action minutes after dragging the heavily-pregnant mother on board as they rescued a cramped rubber dinghy that had run into trouble in rough seas
Dangerous crossing: This year has seen a surge in the numbers attempting to make the hazardous crossing from north Africa, with more than 100,000 having reached Italy since the turn of the year and nearly 2,000 having perished in the attempt
Desperate: Many migrants trying to reach Italy from Africa, often in overcrowded, unseaworthy vessels operated by ruthless people traffickers, are fleeing strife in their countries of origin

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous22:15

    Which African country is she from Toyeeenbee?

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  2. Denrele Yusuf22:22

    God is good o!

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