An operation coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) for the rescue of 82 foreign nationals spotted at sea in a small boat, 15 nautical miles south of the island of Gavdos, was carried out Frontex and Coast Guard forces on Saturday morning.
The boat was located by a Frontex patrol operating in the area, while the rescue operation was organised with the participation of the Coast Guard. The rescued foreign nationals were taken to the harbour of Agia Galini to receive the necessary care and be processed.