French yacht located off the coast of Yemen
September 9, 2011 - 15:54On 8 September, the FGS BAYERN responded to a distress call and located a yacht off the coast of Yemen.
An inspection of the yacht found no persons on board. The whereabouts of the crew is unknown at this time.
For further information please contact the French Foreign Ministry at telephone number +33143175757.
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