23 Irregular Migrants Rescued in the Aegean Sea
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Turkish Coast Guard teams conducted an operation to rescue a group of irregular migrants in distress in the Aegean Sea. As a result of the efforts, 23 people stranded in the middle of the sea were brought to shore safely.
The incident occurred after the boat carrying the migrants suffered an engine failure and began to drift. Upon receiving the report, Coast Guard teams dispatched to the area reached the migrants in a short time. It was stated that there were women and children among those rescued.
The rescued irregular migrants were handed over to the relevant institutions for health checks and the completion of necessary procedures. Authorities emphasized that patrol activities in the region continue with determination to ensure the safety of migrants.
Due to its location on irregular migration routes, Turkey frequently hosts similar rescue operations. The Coast Guard Command continues to be on duty 24/7 to prevent any adverse situations that may occur at sea.
Sources: İlke Haber Ajansı
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