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Coastguard rescues 79 migrants off Crete

The coastguard rescued 79 migrants at sea near Crete. The incident highlights continuing maritime migration and rescue pressures in the eastern Mediterranean.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 2:42 PM UTC.

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Such incidents create risks for life-saving services and maritime traffic in the region.

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79 migrants rescued off Crete: coastguard ↗bssnews.net · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC
79 migrants rescued off Crete: coastguard ↗neoskosmos.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

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