Double overnight operation of the Coast Guard to rescue migrants in Lesvos and Kythira – At least 15 dead – Video

A double migrant rescue operation is underway by the Coast Guard throughout the night in Kythera and Lesvos.

In Diakofti of Kythira, at least 80 migrants have been rescued so far after the impact and semi-submergence of a sailboat in a steep sea area.

According to the information the authorities have so far, 95 people were on board the boat.

The Coast Guard’s search for missing persons continues under adverse conditions, with winds of 8 to 10 Beaufort.

At the scene are a floating ship, a Navy helicopter, officials of the relevant Port Authority, police and fire brigade officials as well as volunteer rescuers.

An open sea ship of the port corps, a Special Missions Echelon of the Coast Guard and a team of the Underwater Missions Unit are moving there.

At Lesvos, at least 15 people died in the marine area of ​​Provoskida, in the east of the island, after the sinking of a boat in which, according to the first information, about 40 migrants were on board.

So far, nine people have been rescued, while three are trapped in a rocky, steep area.

The investigations of the port authorities extend to the wider land area, as it is believed that some migrants are on land.

Officers of the Coast Guard, the Greek Army, the Fire Brigade and the Police are operating in the area of ​​the fatal accident under the coordination of the Unified Search and Rescue Center.

The operation is being carried out in adverse weather conditions, as winds of up to 7 Beaufort are blowing.

Coastal Patrol of the port and a Super Puma helicopter of the Air Force are rushing to the area.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97uOxhKlMMA

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