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Euronews (6 July 2025)

Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore.

In a series of large-scale operations under the coordination of the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (ESRC) and with the assistance of the Greek coast guard, more than 753 immigrants were rescued in the sea surrounding the island of Gavdos.

According to the national Greek coast guard - Hellenic Coast Guard - the largest operation was recorded 25 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos, where 430 people aboard an overloaded fishing boat were rescued. They were assisted by a patrol boat and a tanker flying the flag of Panama. The rescued persons were transported to the port of Agia Galini.

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