In recent operations coordinated by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Centre, over 753 immigrants were rescued in the waters surrounding Gavdos Island. The largest rescue involved 430 people from an overloaded fishing boat 25 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos, with support from a patrol boat and a Panama-flagged tanker. Additional rescues included 67 migrants intercepted 30 nautical miles south of Gavdos by a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship, and around 70 others rescued 32 nautical miles south of Limeni with assistance from a Portuguese cargo ship. All rescued individuals were safely transported to ports for reception and care.
More than 753 immigrants were rescued in the sea surrounding the island of Gavdos during large-scale operations coordinated by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Centre and assisted by the Greek coast guard.
The largest operation involved rescuing 430 individuals aboard an overloaded fishing boat, occurring 25 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos, assisted by a patrol boat and a tanker.
A cargo ship flying the flag of the Marshall Islands spotted and intercepted 67 other migrants 30 nautical miles south of Gavdos.
Other rescues included two dozen intercepted by a coast guard patrol boat near Gavdos and over 70 located 32 nautical miles south of Limeni, assisted by a Portuguese cargo ship.
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