Flotilla diverts course after mayday call: 'life is important to us'
'We just received a mayday call for a search and rescue situation, and we are changing our course to provide any assistance we can!' said Thiago Ávilaone, an activist aboard the Madleen, in an Instagram post on Thursday.
The Madleen is a humanitarian flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza and raise international awareness of the 'Israeli' blockade on the coastal enclave. The incident occurred during the flotilla's fifth day at sea, while it was traveling in international waters.
Ávilaone said the vessel was located approximately two hours away from the Madleen's current position. 'Life is a priority to us,' he added, explaining why the crew made the immediate decision to alter their route.
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