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A rescue boat funded by the street artist Banksy is already saving refugees in the Mediterranean Sea, the project has said.

The Louise Michel, a former French navy boat, was launched after being given a new look depicting a young girl holding on to a heart-shaped safety float.

The boat, captained by Pai Klemp, was purchased with some of the proceeds from Banksy’s works.

According to the Guardian, Banksy approached Klemp in September asking for help due to experience captaining a number of non-profit organisation (NGO) boats.

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