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Crete: The Coast Guard rescued 74 immigrants in Gavdos

The immigrants were rescued and safely transported to Paleochora in Chania

Newsroom April 1 12:47

A Coast Guard patrol boat, 10 nautical miles southeast of Gavdos in Crete, has located and rescued 74 immigrants on board a boat in difficulty.

The immigrants were recovered and safely transported to Paleochora, Chania.

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