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Some 750 migrants rescued by Greek frigate

2014-11-27 6 Dailymotion

Coastguard officials say some 750 migrants are safe, after their disabled cargo ship was towed ashore by a Greek frigate.<br /> <br />Doctors have examined the mostly Syrian and Afghan migrants and say they're in good health.<br /> <br />Greece's defense ministry released this video of the stranded ship in rough Mediterranean seas just off the coast of Crete.<br /> <br />The coastguard says rescuers spent more than 24 hours fighting strong winds and waves. And they're calling it one of Greece's biggest sea rescues ever.<br /> <br />But with heightened Ebola fears, the Red Cross says this rescue is unique:<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Greek) PRESIDENT OF THE RED CROSS SOCIETY IN IERAPETRA, ANDREAS MAMANTOPOULOS, SAYING:<br /> <br />"What makes this operation different from others is the large number, and the dangers of any viruses and the public's fears of any viruses."<br /> <br />The migrants are not considered a health threat to the Greek public... but officials say the migrants will most likely be taken to a soccer stadium that

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