GREEK authorities rescued hundreds of migrants stranded on a small island near the Turkish border.
A total of 145 migrants identified as either Syrians or Kurds risking their lives in hopes for a better life were saved from the perils of the sea by the Greek Coast Guard this week.
Greek authorities immediately launched the rescue after they were alerted about the location of the migrants.
The migrant rescue happened more than a week after a fishing boat carrying about 750 migrants capsized off the Coast of Southwestern Greece.
The deadly migrant boat disaster revived criticisms against Greek and European authorities over their handling of one of the worst maritime disasters in the history of Greece.
In defense, the Greek Coast Guard said they tried to help the migrants but refuses to accept them over fears they will only lead the passengers away from their destination.
The Evros River where the 145 migrants were rescued is a common crossing point for migrants who are traveling from Turkiye to Greece.
Of the estimated 750 migrants on board the capsized boat, 104 passengers survived while 82 bodies were recovered from the waters.
