Around 46 foreign nationals travelling in a small boat were located and rescued in the sea area eight nautical miles south of Kali Limenes, Crete, on Wednesday.
According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, the boat was spotted by an aerial asset operated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The people on board were picked up by a patrol vessel, under the coordination of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
The rescued individuals are being taken to the port of Agia Galini. Weather conditions in the area are good.
