On Thursday, Greek authorities successfully rescued 145 stranded migrants who were discovered on an islet located along the northeastern land border with Turkey, as confirmed by Greek authorities.

The group comprised 70 men, 45 women, and 30 children, all of whom were in good health and identified as Syrians or Kurds.

The rescue operation was initiated by Greek authorities after receiving an alert from a nongovernmental organization regarding the presence of the migrants, the AP reported.

The Evros River, known as Meric in Turkish, serves as a crucial crossing point for migrants who traverse Turkey in search of better opportunities within the European Union.

It is not uncommon for human smuggling gangs to abandon migrants on islets in the middle of the river and flee to evade arrest by Greek authorities.

The uncertainty surrounding the precise location and ownership of these islets can cause delays in their prompt evacuation.

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