A new migrant rescue operation is currently in progress south of Crete, specifically in a marine area 13 nautical miles off Kalo Limenes, where a boat carrying a total of 67 individuals was spotted. The rescue was carried out swiftly, with the individuals being transferred from a FRONTEX vessel to the port of Kalo Limenes. This incident adds to the ongoing search and rescue operations that began early Saturday morning, following the discovery of three bodies and 20 individuals in a marine area 15 nautical miles south of Kalo Limenes.

Once the transfer of the rescued migrants to the port is completed, they are expected to be taken to a temporary shelter in Heraklion within the next few hours. The situation in the region remains critical, as conditions have worsened. According to the Coast Guard, weather conditions have changed and winds have shifted from southern to western, now reaching a strength of 5 Beaufort, which may complicate the ongoing rescue efforts.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the waters surrounding Greece, a common entry point for migrants seeking refuge in Europe. The situation calls for continued attention and support for both the migrants and the authorities responding to these humanitarian crises.