🆘 ~100 people in distress in Greek waters off #Crete. The people are urgently calling for help and report that water is entering the boat. They fear to drown! We informed @HCoastGuard about their distress and urge them to launch an immediate rescue operation.
🆘 We were informed about a group of 62 people in distress on their way to #Crete. We informed @HCoastGuard who told us they «forwared the alert to the rescue boats». They refused to share additional details with us. We hope a rescue operation is ongoing.
🆘 We were in contact with a boat carrying between 50 and 70 people near the Greek island of #Crete. @HCoastGuard informed us that they located the boat and sent a vessel for rescue. We hope this is true and hope the people will be rescued soon!