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17 migrants
were rescued by a cruise ship from a vessel near the
Bahamas
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Seventeen migrants were taken onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it encountered a small vessel adrift on its way to the Bahamas.
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The Liberty of the Seas was sailing to the Bahamas when it encountered a small vessel adrift and in need of assistance.
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The ship's crew immediately launched a rescue operation, safely bringing 17 people onboard.
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The crew provided them with medical attention and is working closely with the
United States Coast Guard.
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The
captain
mentioned that ships have to check in and rescue if needed, according to
maritime law.
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The small boat was hard to see at first but within about
45 minutes
of the announcement, the people were onboard the
Liberty of the Seas
.