A coordinated search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Gavnos, near Crete, after at least 51 individuals were pulled to safety from a distressed vessel. Authorities remain engaged in efforts to locate any additional survivors amid ongoing assessments of the situation. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by migrants and refugees attempting perilous sea crossings in the region. Details on the vessel’s condition and the circumstances leading to the rescue are still being investigated.
At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
