30 rescued after migrant ship sinks off Crete
Merchant ship rescues dozens, and Greek Coast Guard helicopter, boat, and navy frigate also go for search and rescue
By Mehmet Hatipoglu
KOMOTINI, Greece (AA) - At least 30 people were rescued after a boat carrying irregular migrants sank on Monday near the Greek island of Crete, according to Greek News Agency ANA-MPA.
A merchant ship dispatched to the region, some 19 kilometers (12 miles) east of Crete, made the rescue after a person on the sinking boat called the emergency call center for help.
In addition to a helicopter and boat belonging to the Greek Coast Guard, a navy frigate was sent to the region to participate in search and rescue operations, the agency added.
*Writing by Erdogan Cagatay Zontur
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