Coast Guard in rescue operation
Members of the Coast Guard have been engaged in the humanitarian rescue operation of a number of people in the Fisheries Protection Zone south of the island of Mljet.
Based on reports of the National Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC Rijeka), aircraft of the Croatian Air Force PC-9 was sent in the reconnaissance mission. It was determined that subject at the sea was a motor sailboat which sails under the unknown flag. The Coast Guard “Hrvatska Kostajnica” ship was sent to the rescue area.
The ship crew asked for help, calling 112, reporting there was 65 men on board, originating from Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia and Egypt. According to the report, two people were in serious condition.
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