Türkiye rescues 57 irregular migrants off coast of Ayvalik
Turkish Coast Guard rescued 57 irregular migrants, including five children, off the coast of Ayvalik after they were pushed back into Turkish waters by Greek authorities while attempting to reach Lesbos.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:52 | 27 December 2024
- Modified Date: 08:53 | 27 December 2024
Turkish Coast Guard teams rescued 57 irregular migrants off the coast of Ayvalik district in Balikesir province after they were pushed back into Turkish waters by Greek authorities while attempting to reach the island of Lesbos illegally.
Coast Guard teams were alerted after receiving a report that four inflatable boats carrying irregular migrants were drifting due to engine failure.
The teams, deployed with Coast Guard vessels, reached the area and rescued the irregular migrants from the drifting boats, including five children.
The migrants were transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for further processing.