The event was discovered about 15 nautical miles southeast of Cala Limena, after a container ship with a maroken flag noticed the immigrant gomone and announced Greek authorities.

The Coast Guard first saved 18 people and recovered the bodies of 12 victims. Meanwhile, two other rescue operations were conducted south of Kalamak, where two burmons of dozens of immigrants were found.

The European Agency Frontex participated in rescue operations, with air vehicles and without a pilot.

Survivors are being transported to the port of the area, while authorities are continuing the respective procedures.

Source Layer: RTKLive