An illegal immigrant boat in the southern waters of Italy encountered difficulties, resulting in the death of 18 people.

According to Italian media reports on April 1st, an illegal immigrant boat recently encountered trouble in the southern waters of Italy, resulting in 18 deaths and 5 serious injuries. The Italian coast guard patrol boat discovered the boat in distress near the island of Lampedusa and initiated a rescue operation. Rescuers found 18 bodies on the boat, including 5 seriously injured individuals who were taken to the hospital for treatment. Local media reports stated that the victims died from hypothermia.