The ANSA news agency said at least eight other bodies were spotted on the sea bottom. A coast guard statement made no mention of that, saying only the search would continue on Sunday, weather permitting. The coast guard rescued 149 people shortly after the boat overturned in rough waters on Nov. 23, about a mile (2 kilometers) offshore the southern Italian isle. Survivors had said around 20 were missing from the boat, which had been launched by Libya-based human traffickers. ADSearchers found five bodies the next day.

Source: Washington Post November 30, 2019 14:23 UTC