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Ship goes down off Lebanese coast Ship goes down off Lebanese coast
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Rescuers are searching for about 80 people after a Uruguayan ship sank off the northern Lebanese coast during stormy weather. 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 is reported to have capsized off Tripoli after sending a distress signal. The Panamanian-flagged Danny Two capsized 11 miles (20km) off Tripoli after sending a distress signal.
At least two survivors from the vessel, which was said to have been transporting livestock, have been picked up. 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.