Greece launches rescue for over 100 migrants stranded off coast

The fishing trawler that sank in June, leaving hundreds feared dead. Pic/AP

A rescue operation is underway to assist more than 100 migrants believed to be on board a stranded yacht off the southern coast of Greece, authorities said on Friday.

Four civilian vessels were ordered to provide assistance while three coast guard boats were heading to the area, south of the Peloponnese region. A navy helicopter was helping coordinate the effort.

The incident occurred near the site of a maritime tragedy in mid-June when hundreds died or went missing after an overloaded fishing trawler carrying them sank while traveling from Libya to Italy.

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