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Greek coast guard rescues 78 migrants in two separate Crete arrivals

Saturday, 11 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Greek coast guard and local authorities responded to two separate migrant arrival events in Crete within a few hours, with a total of 78 people reaching the island. One group landed on Gavdos, the small island south of Crete accessible by ferry from Paleochora and Sfakia, while a second group arrived near Heraklion. Among those rescued were a pregnant woman and an infant, who received medical attention. These operations are routine for the area, as Crete and its surrounding islands lie along active Mediterranean migration routes. For visitors, there is no safety concern or travel disruption expected. Ferry services to Gavdos operate normally. Tourists in the Heraklion port area may notice increased coast guard presence, which is standard procedure following such arrivals and does not affect passenger services or tourist activity.

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