Greece has rescued thirty migrants after their boat sank off the eastern coast of Crete late on Monday, the coastguard said.

It was not immediately clear whether there were more migrants onboard the boat. A rescue operation by two coastguard vessels, a frigate and a military helicopter was under way, the coastguard said.

Ηigh winds are blowing in the area.

Reuters

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