Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Greece rescues 81 from stranded ship on common migrant route By: FOXNews.com December 22, 2023 at 15:39 PM EST Greek authorities have reportedly rescued 81 people stranded on a ship found along a route commonly used to bring migrants to Italy illegally. Authorities in southern Greece have rescued 81 people stranded on a ship south of the mainland, on a route frequently used to take migrants illegally to Italy, local officials said Friday.GREECE TO INVESTIGATE HANDLING OF MASS-CASUALTY MIGRANT BOAT WRECKMunicipal officials in the southern Greek port of Kalamata said the city had provided a temporary shelter for the people rescued, who identified themselves as coming from Egypt, Pakistan and Syria.The rescue operation occurred just south of Greeceās search and rescue area, authorities said, without providing other details.In June, a fishing trawler traveling on the same route sank, killing hundreds of migrants. The coast guard rescued 104 people and recovered 82 bodies while hundreds of others crammed inside the vessel were never found. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Greece rescues 81 from stranded ship on common migrant route By: FOXNews.com December 22, 2023 at 15:39 PM EST Greek authorities have reportedly rescued 81 people stranded on a ship found along a route commonly used to bring migrants to Italy illegally. Authorities in southern Greece have rescued 81 people stranded on a ship south of the mainland, on a route frequently used to take migrants illegally to Italy, local officials said Friday.GREECE TO INVESTIGATE HANDLING OF MASS-CASUALTY MIGRANT BOAT WRECKMunicipal officials in the southern Greek port of Kalamata said the city had provided a temporary shelter for the people rescued, who identified themselves as coming from Egypt, Pakistan and Syria.The rescue operation occurred just south of Greeceās search and rescue area, authorities said, without providing other details.In June, a fishing trawler traveling on the same route sank, killing hundreds of migrants. The coast guard rescued 104 people and recovered 82 bodies while hundreds of others crammed inside the vessel were never found. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd