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The Turkish coast guard has rescued 84 illegal migrants who were in distress on life rafts near the resort of Kusadasi, Aydin county, the Hurriyet Daily News reported.
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According to the newspaper, the rescue operation was necessary after Greek officials pushed the migrants' life rafts back to Turkish territorial waters on May 30.
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The Coast Guard responded quickly to the distress signal and sent two vessels. The operation rescued all 84 people on the rafts, preventing a tragic outcome.
After their rescue, the illegal migrants were taken to the county Migration Management Directorate for subsequent procedures.
Turkey has become one of the key transit points for migrants trying to cross into Europe to start a new life, especially those fleeing war and persecution.
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