A vessel landed at the south of Chios and the 50 migrants were brought to the port. During their duties, SMH team confirmed that 10 migrants needed medical assistance.
SAR organisation: SMH
Date of SAR (UTC): 06/10/2017
Source of first information for the NGO: Greek Coast guard
Starting time of first sighting / engagement with target boat in distress (UTC): 06/10/2017 12:30 am
Vessels
Number of migrant boats: 1
Type of migrant boat(s): Rubber boat
Number of people on board per boat: 50
Other vessels in the vicinity (e.g. unidentified / cargo / aircrafts): No
Actors involved (by asset / institution type): Greek Coast guard; CESRT
Location
Region of Mediterranean: Eastern Mediterranean
Position(s) of vessel(s) in distress at the time of SAR request:
Location description: Territorial waters of Greece
Position(s) of rescue(s) at the time of SAR operation(s):
Location description: Territorial waters of Greece
Survivors
Total number of survivors: 50
Number of identified (accompanied) children: 16
Number of identified unaccompanied minors: 0
Number of identified pregnant women: 1
Number of identified medical evacuation cases: 1
Fatalities
Total number of confirmed deaths: 0
Estimated number of dead / missing persons: 0