Greek authorities rescued 145 migrants after crews found them stranded on a small island in a river that runs along Turkey's northeastern land border, the Associated Press reported Thursday. The group of migrants were made up of 70 men, 45 women and 30 children who were all healthy. The rescue began after Greek authorities were alerted about the migrants' location. The boat, which was up to an estimated 750 migrants, was heading for Italy and refused help when the Greek coast guard attempted to aid them. Historically, the Evros River, where the migrants were found Thursday, is a common crossing point for migrants who are traveling from Turkey to Greece.

Source: Libya Today June 22, 2023 19:34 UTC