Shortly before 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1 September, residents of Kapsali informed us about the presence of migrants - refugees at the beach Sparangario, in Kapsali Kythera.
It is the third incident after the presence of migrants - refugees in Avlemona last Saturday and in Lykodimou beach the next day.
15:30 Briefing by the Port and Police Authorities of Kythera
After contacting the Kythera police station, they told us that The Coast Guard is responsible for providing information.
In contact with the Coast Guard, they stressed that there is no information at the moment, since the incident is ongoing. They noted that they are in contact with the services, so that the procedures are done as they should be.
12:15 Coast Guard forces with a boat operate in the bay of Kapsali
The Coast Guard and the Police are in the area.
According to civilian estimates, there are between 10 and 20 people.
Taking video over the beach:
11:56pm Video of the transfer to a coast guard vessel
At 11:56 we received a video showing refugees being transferred by boat to a coast guard boat.
