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Frontex Rescues 70 Migrants in Two Operations South of Gavdos
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Frontex Rescues 70 Migrants in Two Operations South of Gavdos

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Frontex conducted two search and rescue operations south of Gavdos island, saving approximately 70 migrants.
  • An aerial Frontex asset located the first boat with 34 people, who were rescued by a Frontex vessel.
  • A second boat carrying about 36 migrants was also intercepted and its passengers rescued by Frontex.

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, carried out two successful search and rescue operations in the waters south of the Greek island of Gavdos early this morning. Approximately 70 migrants were saved across both operations.

The operations were coordinated by the Single Centre for Search and Rescue (EKSED). The first rescue occurred when a Frontex aerial asset spotted a boat with around 34 individuals aboard, located 20 nautical miles south of Gavdos. A Frontex vessel safely brought the passengers aboard.

Shortly after, a second boat was detected approximately 23 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos, carrying about 36 migrants. Frontex vessels again intervened, rescuing all individuals from the second boat. The rescued migrants were then transported to the port of Gavdos. Authorities reported that favorable weather conditions facilitated the smooth completion of these rescue missions.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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