August 21st 2024.
A newborn baby boy has been rescued from the Greek island of Tilos, after being stranded for three days with his parents. According to officials, human traffickers had abandoned a group of refugees on the shores of the Aegean Sea, leaving them without food or water. Pregnant women and babies were among the group, including the 50-day-old boy who became trapped in a mountainous area.
As the days passed and resources ran low, the baby's parents were forced to use seawater to make his milk. The situation was dire and the community of Tilos came together to lend a helping hand to the refugees. Finally, after three days, authorities were able to rescue the baby boy, while others were taken away by helicopter.
Mayor Maria Kamma shared footage of the rescue operation on Facebook, showing a man cradling the child in his arms and boarding an inflatable boat. She expressed her admiration for the locals who stepped up to help the refugees, as well as her disappointment in the lack of outside assistance for the island.
The baby boy, who was later named Ionas, was reported to be safe and healthy. Maria also drew a comparison between his story and that of a monk who had washed up on the island and built a monastery. She also shed light on the harsh reality of human traffickers, who are creating scenes of despair on the island and causing harm to the refugees.
According to the mayor, pregnant women were trapped in the mountains, infants and children were abandoned in steep areas of the island, and both men and women were injured and beaten by the traffickers. Despite minimal assistance from the outside, volunteers have stepped in to fill the gap and help the refugees.
Greece has become a gateway into Europe for refugees from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As the situation continues to unfold, it is heartening to see the compassion and bravery of the community in Tilos as they come together to support those in need.
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