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12 Migrants Found Dead and 105 Rescued Off Greece's Crete

AI SUMMARY

Greek authorities reported that 12 migrants died and approximately 105 were rescued in three separate operations off the coast of Crete.

Twelve migrants were found dead and around 105 others were rescued in three separate operations off the southern coast of Crete.
A Moroccan-flagged container ship spotted a migrant boat about 15 nautical miles southeast of Kali Limenes in the deadliest incident.
A Greek Coast Guard vessel rescued 18 survivors and recovered 12 bodies from the first incident.
Two separate boats carrying 47 and 40 migrants were spotted approximately 30 and 31 nautical miles south of Kali Limenes.
Frontex aerial assets assisted in locating the boats, and Frontex vessels rescued a total of 87 migrants for transfer to the port of Kali Limenes.