Rescue operation under way near Greece after sailboat carrying up to 100 migrants sinks after hitting rocks
A large-scale rescue operation was under way off a southern Greek island where a sailboat carrying up to 100 migrants hit rocks and sank in high winds late Wednesday, authorities said.
Officials said 30 people had been rescued by early Thursday but gave no other details on the missing. They said the sailboat hit rocks off the village port of Diakofti on the east of the island. Winds in the area were up to 70 km/h. Fire service rescuers lowered ropes to help migrants climb up cliffs on the seafront. Local officials said a school in the area would be opened to provide shelter for the rescued. Navy divers were also expected to arrive Thursday.
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