Rescue operation after British-flagged boat sinks near to Greek island

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Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Eighteen people have been rescued from the sea after a tourist boat sunk off the coast of Greece.

The country's coastguard said two helicopters, three coastguard patrol boats, a private boat and two nearby vessels were searching for survivors near to the island of Milos.

A coastguard spokeswoman said “as far as we know”, all those involved are Greek, and they are in a “healthy” condition. It was not immediately clear who had been on board the yacht or what their nationalities were, but media outlets reported that the boat was carrying a British flag.