A yacht with 18 passengers on board sank northwest of the Greek island of Milos, Greek Coast Guard spokesman Nikos Kokalas told Sky TV.
They are citizens of Greece. There are no details about the type of vessel, as well as the circumstances of the accident.
They were all pulled out of the water alive and well. There were minors on board.
The Greek Coast Guard only clarified that he was sailing under the British flag. According to local media, it is a yacht.
BREAKING: All 17 passengers on board a British-flagged vessel which sunk of the coast of the island of Milos have been rescued, the Greek coast guard says.
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The rescue operation involved three ships and two helicopters, as well as a private boat.