192 migrants rescued in storm off Crete, 1 dead

The coast guard yesterday rescued nearly 200 illegal immigrants from a ship that had been floundering in choppy waters off the southeastern coast of Crete for several hours. A total of 192 migrants, who declared Iraqi nationality but are believed to be Egyptians, were rescued. One migrant was found dead - a diabetic whose blood sugar had fallen too low, a coroner said. Two of the migrants were hospitalized. Four crew members and another three foreign nationals have been detained on people-smuggling charges.
(07.12.07)   Kathimerini English Edition   ()
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