Greek Coast Guard Rescues 96 Foreign Nationals off Crete

Wednesday, 6 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greek Coast Guard personnel rescued 96 foreign nationals from two small vessels found adrift south of Kali Limenes, a coastal area on the southern shore of Crete. The operation involved collecting all individuals safely from the boats. Kali Limenes is a quiet fishing village and anchorage on the Libyan Sea coast, known to sailors and visitors exploring the southern Cretan coastline. This type of maritime rescue operation is handled by the Hellenic Coast Guard and does not typically affect tourist activity in the area. Visitors traveling along the southern coastal road or by boat in that region may notice increased Coast Guard presence, which is routine in these circumstances. Normal tourism and travel in and around Kali Limenes and the broader Heraklion regional unit remains unaffected.