A boat carrying 51 migrants was spotted in the sea area 26 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, and port authorities are proceeding to rescue them.
According to reports, the boat was spotted by an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the European border agency Frontex, and an operation was launched to rescue the 51 foreign nationals on board by a vessel of the Coast Guard.
The operation was coordinated by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED).
The 51 migrants are being transported to the port of Gavdos. Northwest winds of 3 Beaufort are blowing in the area.
Source: Proto Thema
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