Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) rescued two Syrian aboard a vessel in danger, 3 nautical miles (NM) northeast of Cape Greco, in the eastern coast of the island.
In a press release, the JRCC said it received information concerning a small vessel with two persons on board that was in danger, 3 NM off Cape Greco and deployed the National Search and Rescue Plan “Nearchos” and dispatched Fast Patrol boat “Apostolos Andreas,” which towed the vessel to the Paralimni fishing harbour.
The two persons on board were of Syrian origin and were received by a Ministry of Health ambulance for precautionary checks observing the health protocols aiming to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
The JRCC notified all competent authorities of the Republic for the further handling of the case.
