Turkish Coast Guard saves 17 migrants from drifting boat
The Turkish Coast Guard Command successfully rescued 17 irregular migrants, including 7 children, from a fibre boat that experienced engine failure off the coast of Ayvacık district.
The boat had been drifting aimlessly when Coast Guard teams arrived on the scene.
The rescued migrants have been transported to the Foreigners Repatriation Centre in Ayvacık for necessary procedures.
The Coast Guard's swift action highlights ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by irregular migration in the region. (ILKHA)