Coast Guard rescues 116 migrants off Crete
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The Greek Coast Guard rescued 116 migrants in two separate operations off the southern coast of Crete.
First, a FRONTEX aircraft spotted a boat carrying around 46 people eight nautical miles south of Kaloi Limenes. A Coast Guard patrol boat then safely collected the people on board and is transporting them to the port of Agia Galini. In a second rescue, a FRONTEX drone located another boat with approximately 70 migrants 21.5 nautical miles south of Ierapetra.
A Coast Guard patrol boat reached the location and brought the migrants to safety at the port of Ierapetra. Favorable weather conditions helped the Coast Guard carry out both rescues. The Coast Guard is now providing reception and assistance to all 116 migrants.
