Banksy funds ship to rescue refugees at sea – BBC News

Banksy has funded a rescue boat to rescue refugees at risk in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat, named Louise Michel, was purchased with proceeds from several works by the Bristol Street artist. He has already completed several rescue missions and took 89 people from a rubber boat on Tuesday, according to his Twitter account. The vessel contains a painting depicting a young girl holding a heart-shaped safety float. Subscribe HERE .

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