Greek coast guard rescues 840 migrants in waters of southern Crete

In a five-day operation, the Greek Coast Guard saved 840 migrants south of Crete, including 131 today and 395 off Gavdos yesterday, with all taken to the port.

The Greek Coast Guard has rescued 840 migrants over the past five days in waters south of the island of Crete.

The migrants, whose nationalities have not been identified, were transferred to the port of Gavdos. (REUTERS)

According to island police, coast guard units rescued 131 migrants earlier today off the southern coast of Crete. On the previous day, a further 395 people seeking to reach the European Union were rescued off the small island of Gavdos, south of Crete.

The migrants, whose nationalities have not been identified, were transferred to the port of Gavdos.