Last night, that little coastal town was buzzing with joy and celebration. The sound of car horns and cheerful shouts filled the air as fireworks lit up the night sky.

But what was the cause of all this jubilation? It wasn't a wedding party or a local football team victory; it was something much more extraordinary.

The town was celebrating the miraculous survival of five young harraga who had braved the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean on a fragile boat. For five days, they were believed to be lost at sea, but incredible news came in: the Italian coast guard had rescued them and brought them back safe and sound to Cagliari.