In the early hours of today, a patrol boat L.Kel. Located in a scheduled patrol north of Lesvos, it found in the marine area of ​​”SKAMAMNIA” a boat of about five meters long, with a large number of occupants. The boat had exhibited water influx and most of the occupants had fallen into the sea. Immediately, a rescue operation started and a total of twenty -three foreigners (8 men, 4 women and 11 minors) were collected. According to a statement by the rescuers in the boat, a total of thirty -one were on board.

Under the coordination of the Single Research & Rescue Coordination Center of the Headquarters of LSEL AKT. (EKSED), launched an investigation operation with the participation of three patrol boats by L.Sel Act, a floating cargo ship and an Air Force helicopter as well as L. AKT. and Frontex power vehicle from land.

Subsequently, a helicopter was added to the operation, two FRONTEX force vessels, private vessels as well as a private diver. A total of seven bodies (1 man, 3 women and 3 minors) were recovered during the investigations. Investigations are continuing with the participation of two patrol vessels, an aircraft of L.Kel Act, a Frontex force, two private vessels and two L. AKT vehicles.

The 23 rescued foreigners were initially transported to the port of Petra and handed over to security executives of the Central Port Authority of Mytilene and then with a vehicle from ELAS. At Kara Kara Tep. During the preliminary investigation of the Central Port Authority of Mytilene, a 20 -year -old alien was recognized as the trafficker of the rest and arrested. Any developments will be reported in a new press release.