Photo story: Aita Mari rescue boat leaves towards the Mediterranean

‘Aita Mari’ rescue vessel leaves the port in Pasaia, Basque Country, Spain, towards the Mediterranean Sea to distribute eight tons of humanitarian aid, 20 October 2019.

Photos: EPA-EFE/Javier Etxezarreta

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Aita Mari rescue boat leaves towards the Mediterranean to distribute Humanitarian Aid

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