Greek coast guard rescues 48 migrants off Gavdos

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3 August 2026 / 16:18

Forty-eight irregular migrants were rescued during an operation off Greece's Gavdos island, Report informs, citing Greek media.

"Two people were rescued by a FRONTEX vessel, seven by a passing ship and another 39 by a coast guard boat," the coast guard said.

A coast guard vessel and a rescue boat in the area are continuing the search for missing people.

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