The Hellenic Coast Guard reported that a boat carrying 120 immigrants which was located in international waters on Monday afternoon, about 110 nautical miles south southwest of Pylos, has entered Italian waters.

According to the report, the boat captain refused assistance from the Coast Guard and was monitored by a nearby Danish merchant vessel, which updated the Greek Search and Rescue services.

Meanwhile the Coast Guard is searching for immigrants in the area around the Louros peninsula of Kos, where about 15 people were saved late at night. The salvaged immigrants of unknown nationality reported that one person was missing.