2023-08-13 16:34
Greece safely evacuates 48 migrants from inflatable boat off Lesbos island; vessel sinks
By AP News Published Aug 13, 2023 09:22 am ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Sunday they had safely rescued 48 migrants from a rudderless inflatable boat off the island of Lesbos, close to the Turkish coast. A coast guard vessel on patrol off the island sighted the boat Sunday morning, the Greek coast guard said in a communique. The crew 'carried out the safe evacuation and rescue of 48 foreigners, who were transported to the port of Mytilene,' the island's capital, the coast guard said.

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