“Miracle on the Isle: How a 50-Day-Old Baby Survived Three Days Alone in the Wilderness”
The baby, who had been fed milk diluted with seawater to survive, was rescued by local residents of the island
Image credits: Maria Kamma
Videos of the rescue show the boy being held in an inflatable boat. He is now safe and healthy, according to local media reports.
The mayor mentioned that there had been “minimal” external help.
“The few port guards serving on the island have been through a lot of time, and yet they do not back down; they do not accept the loss of any human life! Two or three policemen have also been thrown into the ‘game’ in time to catch people alive.”
Watch a video of the rescue below:
Greece is a major gateway into Europe for migrants from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
According to data updated by the United Nations Refugee Agency, more than 29,000 migrants have entered Greece illegally this year, with the majority (25,500) arriving by sea.
Migrants come mainly from Afghanistan, Syria, and Egypt.
On Tuesday (August 20), authorities on the southern Greek island of Crete detained 76 migrants who arrived on three boats at the tiny island of Gavdos, near Crete’s southern coast. Migrants are detained for identification and processing, after which they can apply for asylum while waiting in refugee camps.
The baby is now safe and healthy, according to local media reports
Image credits: Maria Kamma
Human rights groups have long accused Greece of trying to push back asylum seekers and migrants, which is illegal under international law.
