Cyprus launches rescue mission for migrant boat

Cypriot search and rescue services said Tuesday they were carrying out an operation to save a boatload of migrants in difficulties off the eastern Mediterranean island. Officials were unable to say how many people were on board the vessel. The Cyprus News Agency said the boat sen

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Published 3 November 2015, 8:00 · Updated 21:26

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Cyprus launches rescue mission for migrant boat

Cypriot search and rescue services said Tuesday they were carrying out an operation to save a boatload of migrants in difficulties off the eastern Mediterranean island.

Officials were unable to say how many people were on board the vessel.

The Cyprus News Agency said the boat sent out a distress call late Tuesday from off the resort town of Ayia Napa on the southeastern coast.

CNA said high winds in the area were making the operation difficult, but that two aircraft were at the scene helping to save those on board.

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Cyprus launches rescue mission for migrant boat

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