A full scale rescue operation is in progress south of Crete after 700 migrants who were attempting to pass to Greece faced danger. 4 nearby boats, the port patrol and a super puma are operating in the area. To the moment 302 have been rescued
The first information was received by the Italian coastguard which notified their Greek counterparts. The incident occurred 85 miles south of the island of Crete.
According to information, the rescued migrants have requested to be transferred to Greece.