Wooden boat with 600 refugees in danger; 250 rescued
At least 250 undocumented migrants have been rescued so far in the sea region 75 nautical miles south of Crete after the wooden vessel they were board took on water.
A coast guard patrol vessel, an aircraft and a Super Puma helicopter assisted by four vessels that were sailing nearby are in the taking part in the rescue operation.
According to initial information, approximately 600 migrants were on board the wooden vessel.