[PIO] Operation Rescue of Persons at Risk on 14 August 2023

On 14 August 2023 at 20:00, the Larnaca CID received information about a vessel with migrants in distress, which was sailing at a distance of 15nm east of Cape Greco, within the E-W responsibility area of the Republic of Cyprus.

The CCAMLR proceeded with the implementation of the National Plan "NEARCHOS" by mobilizing the boats Onesillos and Theseus, the speedboats E. Pallikaridis and Ap. Andreas of the Port & Maritime Police, the helicopter IASON of the Police's Police Department with a paramedic of the Ambulance Service of the OCYPY, as well as a boat of the volunteer rescue team of the SEVAK.

The total of 60 rescued persons (54 men, 3 women and 3 children) were safely transported at 03:00 on 15 August 23 to the Paralimni fishing shelter for further management by the competent services of the Republic of Cyprus.

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