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Houthi rebels in Yemen have released propaganda footage that appears to show the Greek-flagged bulk carrier M/V Magic Seas sinking in the Red Sea following an attack on July 6.

The video, widely shared on social media, shows the militants hailing the vessel over VHF radio before launching an assault, boarding the ship, and later detonating explosives planted on the hull.

Despite the severity of the incident, all 22 crew members on board were successfully rescued by another merchant vessel passing through the area. The rescue operation was coordinated by the EU naval mission EUNAVFOR ATALANTA and the UK Maritime Trade Operations. All crew members safely disembarked in Djibouti.

Source and images: X @clashreport

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00:00Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!
00:26This is Motor Vessel Magic Seed, Delta 5 Gulf Delta 6. The vessel needs immediately assistance. Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!
00:37What type of assistance do you need?
00:39Rescue! Rescue! The vessel will be abandoned. I need rescue for my crew. The vessel was hit by hooties and will be sunk.
00:56business in North America
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