A fishing boat transporting almost 300 migrants to Europe successfully arrived at a southern Greek island following a significant rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea, as confirmed by Greek authorities on Monday. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries or health issues among the 283 migrants on board, according to the coast guard.
The coast guard initiated a search early Monday morning after receiving information that a migrant vessel had been affected by strong winds south of Crete. The operation involved two coast guard vessels, four merchant ships, and two smaller private boats. Ultimately, the migrant boat was located 18 nautical miles (20 miles) south of Gavdos, a small island off southern Crete. The fishing boat managed to reach the port of Gavdos under its own power, allowing the migrants to safely disembark.
