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Ship goes down off Lebanese coast | Ship goes down off Lebanese coast |
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Rescuers are searching for survivors after a Uruguayan ship with 83 people on board sank off the northern Lebanese coast during stormy weather. | |
The Panamanian-flagged Danny Two capsized 11 miles (20km) off Tripoli after sending a distress signal. | |
At least eight survivors from the vessel, which was said to have been transporting livestock, have been picked up. | |
Lebanon is currently experiencing severe thunderstorms and flooding. | Lebanon is currently experiencing severe thunderstorms and flooding. |
Ships from the Lebanese navy and the UN peacekeeping force for Lebanon are conducting the search, along with a Lebanese civilian vessel. |