Greece rescues dozens of African migrants from inflatable boat off Lesbos island

Dozens of migrants, mostly Africans, were safely evacuated and rescued after a Greek coast guard vessel responded to a rudderless inflatable boat off the island of Lesbos.

The crew "carried out the safe evacuation and rescue of 48 foreigners, who were transported to the port of Mytilene," the island’s capital, the coast guard said.

"Three of those rescued were picked up by an ambulance and taken to the General Hospital of Mytilene for the provision of first aid, where they remain hospitalized," it added.