A sailboat carrying about 100 migrants of different nationalities was spotted off the coast Kythira from the port authority. The rescue operation continues.

Earlier, migrants on the European number 112 asked for help, as their boat was in a difficult position. In the water area, westerly winds blow with a force of 6 on the Beaufort scale.

From the first moment, three vessels of the port administration arrived at the scene of the incident, and a vessel of the high seas is also expected.

The ship will reportedly be taken first to Diakofti on Kythira and then the migrants will be taken to Neapoli in Laconia.