According to a statement on the website of the Turkish Coast Guard Command, a rubber boat carrying irregular migrants drifted due to a motor failure, prompting a rescue operation to be dispatched to the area.
A total of 47 irregular migrants, including 22 children, were rescued from the rubber boat by the teams and taken ashore.
After the necessary procedures, the migrants were handed over to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by irregular migrants attempting to cross dangerous waters in search of a better life. It also underlines the importance of timely and effective responses by authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of those in distress at sea.
The Turkish Coast Guard Command continues to patrol and monitor the country’s borders, carrying out rescue operations and providing assistance to those in need, in line with international maritime laws and conventions.
Efforts are ongoing to address the root causes of irregular migration and improve conditions in countries of origin, in order to prevent such dangerous journeys and ensure the protection and rights of migrants worldwide.
