A new search and rescue operation successfully located and assisted 38 migrants traveling in a boat south of the island of Gavdos, Greece. The individuals were subsequently transferred to Souda, Crete. The operation was conducted by authorities responding to a distress call or visual sighting of the vessel. Details regarding the migrants’ origin and intended destination have not yet been released. Standard procedures will now be followed by the relevant authorities to process and provide assistance to those rescued. The incident highlights ongoing migration flows in the region and the continued need for maritime safety operations. No further information regarding the condition of the migrants or the circumstances leading to the rescue has been provided.
