[PIO] Announcement of the JCDC regarding a rescue operation of people in danger, yesterday

Yesterday, 20 August 2023 at 15:30, the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (RSRC) received information from the Coast and Maritime Police about a vessel with migrants in distress, which was sailing at a distance of 12 n.m east of Cape Greco, within the Search and Rescue area of responsibility of the Republic of Cyprus. The CCAMLR proceeded to implement the National Plan "NEARCHOS", mobilising the shuttle "Onisilos" and the speedboats E. Pallikaridis and Astrapi 32 of the Coast and Maritime Police, as well as an ambulance of the Hellenic Coast Guard. A total of 86 rescued persons (61 men, six women and 19 children) were safely transferred at 16:45 to Ayia Napa Marina for further management by the competent services of the Republic of Cyprus.

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