Back to newsGreek coast guard authorities rescued 43 migrants found in distress in the waters south of Kalos Limenas, a small coastal village on the southern shore of Crete. The operation was carried out by maritime rescue services responding to the vessel in difficulty. Kalos Limenas is located along the southern coast of Heraklion regional unit, an area occasionally used by migrant crossings from North Africa. The rescue operation was handled by professional services and did not affect tourist access to nearby beaches or coastal roads. Visitors to the southern coast of Crete can continue their travel plans normally. This type of maritime rescue operation is managed entirely by the Hellenic Coast Guard and poses no safety concern for tourists in the area.
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Coast guard rescues 43 migrants in distress off Crete
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