Tags: EU | Greece | Migrants

Greece: Dozens of Migrants Rescued off Greek Island

Monday, 02 April 2018 06:38 AM EDT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say dozens of migrants who sent out a distress call while off the coast of the eastern Aegean island of Samos have been rescued and their boat is being towed to land.

The coast guard said Monday that the boat, carrying 58 people, was located north of Samos in rough seas and was being towed to the island by a vessel from the European border agency Frontex.

A European Union-Turkey deal two years ago to halt the arrival of migrants into Europe has significantly reduced the number of people arriving on Greek islands from Turkey. But hundreds of people continue to make the crossing each week.

Greek authorities said more than 350 people had arrived on three Greek islands between Friday morning and Monday morning.

© Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


GlobalTalk
Greek authorities say dozens of migrants who sent out a distress call while off the coast of the eastern Aegean island of Samos have been rescued and their boat is being towed to land.The coast guard said Monday that the boat, carrying 58 people, was located north of Samos...
EU,Greece,Migrants
130
2018-38-02
Monday, 02 April 2018 06:38 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
 
TOP

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
NEWSMAX.COM
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved