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Turkish coast guard rescues dozens of migrants
Region
- 18 May, 2021
- 05:32
A military plane belonging to the Turkish coast guard has rescued dozens of migrants drowning at sea.
Report's local bureau informs that the incident took place in Izmir. The rescue operation conducted on the shores of the Safarihisar region saved 32 illegal migrants.
They were deported by Greece. After receiving assistance from Turkey, the migrants were handed over to the local migration service.
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