Greek authorities continued their search and rescue operation following the sinking of a trawler overcrowded with migrants
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The coast guard said that one Greek Navy frigate and four other vessels are operating 47 nautical miles southwest of the town of Pylos in Greece’s southwest. Earlier, two helicopters from the navy and coast guard had joined the operation, the coast guard said.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Greek authorities continue to face criticism, however, over their failure to act more quickly. They say the migrants insisted they didn’t need any help, but NGOs say they received a number of calls for help. The survivors have been taken to a migrant reception center outside Athens. A few have been visited by relatives residing in other European countries.
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